Authors: C.A. Souza, S.R. Paiva, C.M. McManus, H.C. Azevedo, A.S. Mariante and D. Grattapaglia
Santa Inês is the most common hair sheep breed in Brazil and probably has the highest genetic diversity among sheep breeds in this country. Successful breeding programs for Brazilian sheep breeds are not common for various reasons, including a lack of control of parentage in the flocks. We developed an allele frequency d.. Read More»
Authors: A. Ipek, E. Barut, H. Gulen, A.T. Oz, N.A. Tangu and M. Ipek
The southern Marmara region in Turkey was surveyed to determine the olive cultivars that are used for olive production. Genetic diversity analysis using simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers indicated that the cultivar Gemlik is the major olive cultivar grown in this region, while other olive cultivars are grown only for use as.. Read More»
Authors: H.C.C. Ramos, M.G. Pereira, L.S.A. Gon�§alves, A.P.C.G. Berilli, F.O. Pinto and E.H. Ribeiro
Morpho-agronomic and molecular (RAPD and ISSR markers) data were used to evaluate genetic distances between papaya backcross progenies in order to help identify agronomically superior genotypes. Thirty-two papaya progenies were evaluated based on 15 morpho-agronomic characteristics, 20 ISSR and 19 RAPD primers. Manhattan, Jacc.. Read More»
Authors: L.G. Androcioli, E.A. Ruas, L.A. Rodrigues, C.F. Ruas , H.E.R. Perilla, P.M. Ruas
Phyla scaberrima (Verbenaceae) is a herbaceous perennial species that is distributed from Mexico (center of origin) to Colombia, growing in forest and swamp edges or grasslands from sea level up to an altitude of 1800 m. The chemical properties and uses in popular medicine have drastically affected the population siz.. Read More»
Authors: F.L. Araujo, M.V.B.M. Siqueira, C. Grando, J.P.G. Viana, J.B. Pinheiro, A. Alves-Pereira, J.B. Campos, P.H.S. Brancalion and M.I. Zucchi
Guaçatonga (Casearia sylvestris) is a native plant of the Atlantic Forest, with high medicinal potential and relevance for reforestation programs. The aim of this study was to characterize, with microsatellite markers, two populations of C. sylvestris from remaining areas of the Atlantic Forest in the State of Sã.. Read More»
Authors: R.M. Lorenzoni, F. Menine, E. Marques J�ºnior, F.L. Oliveira and T.C.B. Soares
Yacon cultivation has been intensified and the investigations of this crop have increased at the scientific, agricultural, and social levels because the roots of yacon show beneficial properties for human health, such as reducing cholesterol and glucose blood levels. Since the investigations involving yacon are very recent, th.. Read More»
Authors: S. Ercisli, E. Barut and A. Ipek
We sampled six olive cultivars (Tavli Sati, Sati, Gorvela, Sacakli Otur, Butko, and Otur) from Coruh Valley, located in the northeast part of Turkey, and characterized them using amplified fragment length polymorphism (AFLP) markers. Some morphological and biochemical characteristics are also determined. Six AFLP primer combin.. Read More»
Authors: J. Han, W.Y. Wang, X.P. Leng, L. Guo, M.L. Yu, W.B. Jiang and R.J. Ma
One of the most important uses of DNA markers is cultivar identification. However, no DNA fingerprint analysis strategy is available for making DNA markers helpful in practical plant cultivar identification, especially for the identification of a large number of cultivars. We developed a manual cultivar identification diagram .. Read More»
Authors: L.H.O. Falc�£o, A.S. Campos, J.E.P. Freitas, M.A.A. Furtado-Neto and V.V. Faria
Molecular identification is very useful in cases where morphology-based species identification is not possible. Examples for its application in cetaceans include the identification of carcasses of stranded animals in advanced state of decomposition and body parts that are illegally traded. One DNA region that is often used for.. Read More»
Authors: C.G. Oliveira, R.A. Martinez, F.A. Gaiotto
DNA extraction protocols are as varied as DNA sources. When it comes to endangered species, it is especially important to pay attention to all details that ensure the completion of the study goals and effectiveness in attaining useful data for conservation. Chaetomys subspinosus (Rodentia: Erethizontidae) is a secretive arbore.. Read More»