Mitochondria
Genetic diversity and classification of Tibetan yak populations based on the mtDNA COIII gene
Authors: Q.Q. Song, Z.X. Chai, J.W. Xin, S.J. Zhao, Q.M. Ji, C.F. Zhang, Z.J. Ma and J.C. Zhong
To determine the level of genetic diversity and phylogenetic relationships among Tibetan yak populations, the mitochondrial DNA cytochrome c oxidase subunit 3 (COIII) genes of 378 yak individuals from 16 populations were analyzed in this study. The results showed that the length of cytochrome c oxidase subunit 3 gene sequences was 781 bp, with nucleotide .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(1):
- 2015.March.13.3
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.March.13.3
Complete mitochondrial genome of a natural triploid crucian carp mutant, Carassius auratus var. pingxiangnensis, and phylogenetic analysis of different ploidies in crucian carp
Authors: J.Q. Sheng, J.H. Wang, S.H. He, L.G. Zeng, K. Peng and Y.J. Hong
Carassius auratus var. pingxiangnensis is a natural triploid crucian carp mutant. In order to understand its placement and genetic background at the gene level, the characteristics of mitochondrial DNA sequences and phylogenetic relationship were examined. The results showed that the mitochondrial DNA is a ci.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(3):
- 2014.August.1.3
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.August.1.3
Mitochondrial genome differences between the stingless bees Melipona rufiventris and Melipona mondury (Apidae: Meliponini)
Authors: Barni GS, Strapazzon R, Guerra Jr. JCV and Moretto G
Within the Meliponini, a widely distributed group of stingless bees, Melipona rufiventris has been considered as a single, cohesive species. Recently, analysis of morphological characters led to the splitting of this species into two species, M. mondury and M. rufiventris. The former occurs in the Atlantic Rain Forest ranging .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 6(1):
Genetic variation of Prochilodus lineatus (Valenciennes, 1836) from ParanÃ?¡, BaÃ?Âa, Miranda, and CorumbÃ?¡ rivers, Brazil
Authors: E. Revaldaves, E. Renesto and J.R. Gold
The curimbatá (Prochilodus lineatus) is one of the migratory species in the Paraná River Basin impacted by the construction of dams. Mitochondrial DNA sequences and random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) fragments were used to investigate genetic variability and geographic structure of five populations of curimb.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(4):
- gmr.15048829
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15048829
Testing the utility of mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase subunit 1 sequences for phylogenetic estimates of relationships between crane (Grus) species
Authors: D.B. Yu, R. Chen, H.A. Kaleri, B.C. Jiang, H.X. Xu and W.-X. Du
Morphology and biogeography are widely used in animal taxonomy. Recent study has suggested that a DNA-based identification system, using a 648-bp portion of the mitochondrial gene cytochrome oxidase subunit 1 (CO1), also known as the barcoding gene, can aid in the resolution of inferences concerning phylogenetic relationships .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(4):
- 2011.December.21.7
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2011.December.21.7
Complete mitochondrial genome of the Cyclemys dentata and phylogenetic analysis of the major family Geoemydidae
Authors: Y.N. Huang, J. Li, Q.Y. Jiang, X.S. Shen, X.Y. Yan, Y.B. Tang, J. Huang, Y.F. Guo, G.Q. Lan and H.S. Jiang
In the present study, the complete mitochondrial (mt) genome of Cyclemys dentata was determined using PCR reactions. The structural organization and gene order of C. dentata were equivalent to those of most other vertebrates. The mt genome was 16,489 bp in length, has rich A+T content, consisting of 13 protein-coding genes, 2 ribosomal RNA genes, 22 trans.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):
- http://dx.doi.org/2015.April.13.2
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2015.April.13.2
Characterization of the complete mitochondrial genome of Portunus pelagicus with implications for phylogenomics
Authors: C.Y. Ma, H.Y. Ma, G.J. Ren, W. Wang, W. Chen, J.X. Lu, X. Zou and L.B. Ma
This study determined the mitochondrial genome structure of the blue swimming crab (Portunus pelagicus), and elucidated its phylogenetic relationships among the species within the order Decapoda. The complete mitochondrial genome was 16,155 bp long, and contained 13 protein-coding genes, 22 transfer RNA genes, 2 ribosomal RNA genes, and 1 DNA control regi.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3):
- gmr.15038719
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15038719
Inclusion of cytoplasmic lineage effect and direct-maternal genetic covariance for genetic evaluation of growth traits in Nellore cattle
Authors: L. Grigoletto, E.C. Mattos, M.H.A. Santana, F. Baldi, J.P. Eler and J.B.S. Ferraz
We evaluated the impact of cytoplasmic lineage effects (Lc) for growth traits on genetic evaluation, including the genetic covariance between direct and maternal effects (sam). Pedigree data from 496,190 Nellore animals and observations on birth weight (BW, N = 243,391), weaning weight (WW, N = 431,681), and post-weaning weight gain adjusted to 345 days (.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3):
- gmr.15038812
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15038812
DNA barcode information for the sugar cane moth borer Diatraea saccharalis
Authors: J.P. Bravo, J.L.C. Silva, R.E.F. Munhoz and M.A. Fernandez
We reviewed the use and relevance of barcodes for insect studies and investigated the barcode sequence of Diatraea saccharalis. This sequence has a high level of homology (99%) with the barcode sequence of the Crambidae (Lepidoptera). The sequence data can be used to construct relationships between species, allowing a multidis.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 7(3):
- vol7-3gmr470
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol7-3gmr470
Population genetics analysis of Podocnemis sextuberculata (Testudines, Podocnemidae): lack of population structure in the central Amazon Basin
Authors: T.J. Silva, L.A.S. Monjel�³, M.N.S. Viana, J.C. Pezzuti, P.C.M. Andrade, R.C. Vogt and I.P. Farias
The chelonians are, in general, important for the economy of the traditional populations of the Amazon region, especially as a source of animal protein. Furthermore, sub-products, such as eggs and fat, are utilized in the manufacture of cosmetics, and the plastron and carapace are used in the manufacture of adornments. The fre.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(3):
- vol10-3gmr1163
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol10-3gmr1163