Quality
Gene expression and enzyme activity of lipoprotein lipase correlate with intramuscular fat content in Guangxi san-huang and Arbor Acres chickens
Authors: Y.N. Huang, J. Wang, B.J. Chen, Q.Y. Jiang, Y.F. Guo, G.Q. Lan and H.S. Jiang
Lipoprotein lipase (LPL) is a key enzyme in lipid metabolism. This study investigated LPL gene expression, LPL enzyme activity, and the correlation of each with intramuscular fat (IMF) in Chinese Guangxi san-huang (GXSH) and Arbor Acres (AA) chickens. The results showed that age and breed had significant effects on LPL express.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(2):
- gmr.15027414
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15027414
Major quality trait analysis and QTL detection in hexaploid wheat in humid rain-fed agriculture
Authors: H.M. Li, Z.X. Tang, H.Q. Zhang, B.J. Yan and Z.L. Ren
Humid rain-fed agriculture is a special environment for wheat (Triticum aestivum) culture that tends to negatively affect wheat yield and quality. To identify quality characters of wheat in a humid environment, we conducted quality analysis and quantitative trait loci (QTL) detection in a recombinant inbred line whose parent had a high level of quality fo.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(2):
- 2013.May.21.5
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.May.21.5
Genetic polymorphisms of the FATP1 gene and their associations with meat quality traits in Chinese Qinchuan cattle
Authors: Z.D. Zhao, A.N. Li, S.J. Wei, M.M. Wang, S.J. Li and L.S. Zan
Fatty acid transport protein 1 (FATP1), an integral membrane protein that facilitates long-chain fatty acid influx, is involved in the genetic network for oleic acid synthesis. The aim of this study was to examine the association of FATP1 polymorphisms with live animal meat quality traits in Chinese Qinchuan cattle. Quantitative real-time PCR analysis dem.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.December.21.14
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.December.21.14
Single nucleotide polymorphisms associated with carcass traits in a population of Brahman and Brahman-influenced steers
Authors: A.M. Royer, C. Shivers, D.G. Riley, M.A. Elzo and M.D. Garcia
Brahman cattle are important in tropical regions due to their ability to tolerate excessive heat and parasites. However, Brahman cattle exhibit lower carcass quality characteristics when compared to Bos taurus breeds. The objective of this study was to evaluate potential associations between single nucleotide polymorphisms (SN.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(2):
- gmr.15028280
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15028280
An insight in the genetic control and interrelationship of some quality traits in Brassica napus
Authors: S. Ahmad, H.A. Sadaqat, M.H.N. Tahir and F.S. Awan
A study on three leading lines (KN-256, KN-257, and KN-258) of Brassica napus and an approved variety, Punjab-Sarson, was conducted to gain insight into the genetic control of some quality traits using generation mean analysis. Our results showed that additive gene action predominated in the inheritance of oil content and erucic acid in cross KN-256 x KN-.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.December.22.19
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.December.22.19
Multiple-trait genomic evaluation for milk yield and milk quality traits using genomic and phenotypic data in buffalo in Brazil
Authors: R.R. Aspilcueta-Borquis, F.R. Araujo Neto, D.J.A. Santos, N.A. Hurtado-Lugo, J.A.V. Silva and H. Tonhati
The objective of this study was to compare the multi-trait model using pedigree information and a model using genomic information in addition to pedigree information. We used data from 5896 lactations of 2021 buffalo cows, of which 384 were genotyped using the Illumina Infinium® bovine HD BeadChip, considering seven traits related to milk yield (MY305.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.December.22.27
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.December.22.27
Prediction model of a joint analysis of beef growth and carcass quality traits
Authors: H.R. Mirzaei, A.P. Verbyla and W.S. Pitchford
A joint growth-carcass analysis was conducted to develop equations for predicting carcass quality traits associated with variation in growth path of crossbred cattle. During a four-year period (1994-1997) of the Australian “Southern Crossbreeding Project”, mature Hereford cows (r = 581) were mated to 97 sires of Je.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(1):
- vol10-1gmr1109
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol10-1gmr1109
Effect of acute/subchronic samarium exposure on the concentration, motility, and morphology of sperm in male mice
Authors: D.Y. Zhang, X.Y. Shen, X.L. Xu, Q. Ruan, SS. Hu, Y.Y. Chen and Z.M. Wang
Male ICR mice were orally administered samarium nitrate [Sm(NO3)3] to investigate its effects on sperm concentration and sperm quality. After acute exposure to ≥2880.00 mg/kg Sm(NO3)3 via intragastric gavage, sperm motility and acrosome integrity were decreased, and the sperm malformation percentage was increased (P 3)3 adm.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(2):
- gmr.15028807
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15028807
Genotype x environment interaction and its implication in identification of common bean populations with high calcium content
Authors: S.B. Fernandes, A.F.B. Abreu and M.A.P. Ramalho
The common bean is a food with high mineral content. Of the various types of beans cultivated in Brazil, carioca type beans are the most consumed. The aim of this study was to identify promising common bean populations with an emphasis toward the selection of carioca type bean lines with high calcium content. We also aimed to .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(2):
- gmr.15028053
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15028053
Comparisons of different myosin heavy chain types, AMPK, and PGC-1�± gene expression in the longissimus dorsi muscles in Bama Xiang and Landrace pigs
Authors: Y.N. Huang, Q.W. Ao, Q.Y. Jiang, Y.F. Guo, G.Q. Lan and H.S. Jiang
Bama Xiang and Landrace pigs are the local fatty and lean breeds, respectively, in China. We compared differences in carcass traits, meat quality traits, and myosin heavy chain (MyHC) types in the longissimus dorsi muscles between Bama Xiang and Landrace pigs. This was done in pigs of the same age, using real-time PCR, to investigate the relationship betw.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(2):