Quality
Genetic control and transgressive segregation of zinc, iron, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, and sodium accumulation in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) seeds
Authors: C.A. Fernandes Santos1 and L.S. Boiteux2
Cowpea crop, through combining a range of essential minerals with high quality proteins, plays an important role in providing nutritional security to human population living in semi-arid regions. Studies on genetics of biofortification with essential minerals are still quite scarce, and the major objective of the present study was to provide genetic informat.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(1):
- 2015.January.16.10
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.January.16.10
Canonical correlations between agronomic traits and seed physiological quality in segregating soybean populations
Authors: E.M. Pereira, F.M. Silva, B.H.P. Val, A. Pizolato Neto, A.O. Mauro,C.C. Martins and S.H. UnĂ?ªda-Trevisoli
The objective of this study was to evaluate the relationship between agronomic traits and physiological traits of seeds in segregating soybean populations by canonical correlation analysis. Seven populations and two commercial cultivars in three generations were used: F3 plants and F4 seeds; F4 plants and F5 seeds, and F4 seed.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(2):
- gmr16029547
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16029547
Genome-wide association study of meat quality traits in chicken
Authors: T. Zhang, Q.C. Fan, J.Y. Wang, G.X. Zhang, Y.P. Gu and Y. Tang
Meat quality traits are very important in the poultry industry. To identify single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and candidate genes affecting meat quality traits, a genome-wide association study was performed using the Illumina chicken 60K SNP beadchip in Jinghai yellow chicken. Four meat quality traits were measured. Two SNPs reached 5% Bonferroni gen.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- http://dx.doi.org/2015.September.8.6
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2015.September.8.6
Use of elephant grass for energy production in Campos dos Goytacazes-RJ, Brazil
Authors: R.F. Daher, L.B. Souza, G.A. Gravina, J.C. Machado, H.C.C. Ramos, V.Q.R. Silva, B.R.S. Menezes, L.S.A. Schneider, M.L.F. Oliveira and R.D. Gottardo
Elephant grass is a tropical forage plant widely distributed throughout Brazil. It was first exclusively used in the livestock sector as cattle feed. The grass is characterized by its high productivity and photosynthetic capacity and is considered as an alternative source of renewable energy. Here, we estimated the general combining ability of the parents.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(4):
- 2014
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014
New polymorphisms in the novel LYRM1 gene are associated with body measurement and meat quality traits in Qinchuan cattle
Authors: Y.K. Li, Y.F. Huangpu, J.B. Gao, N. Yang, C.Z. Fu, H.B. Wang, G. Cheng and L.S. Zan
Body measurement and meat quality traits play important roles in the evaluation of productivity in cattle; they are influenced by genetic and environmental factors. Recent studies have shown that LYRM1 is a novel gene related to obesity and may influence fat deposition. We screened for new polymorphisms in the bovine LYRM1 gen.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(3):
- 2014.March.12.18
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.March.12.18
Improvement in the carcass traits and meat quality of growing-finishing Rongchang pigs by conjugated linoleic acid through altered gene expression of muscle fiber types
Authors: J.X. Huang, R.L. Qi, X.L. Chen, X.Y. You, X.Q. Liu, F.Y. Yang and Z.H. Liu
A total of 160 Rongchang pigs (26.76 ± 1.78 kg) were randomly assigned to 5 dietary treatment groups until their body weight (BW) reached 90 kg. The diets were supplemented with 0, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, and 2.0% conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). Our results showed that the 1.0 to 2.0% CLA-fed pigs had less back fat deposition wh.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(3):
- 2014.March.24.25
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.March.24.25
Effect of the halothane genotype on intramuscular fat deposition in swine.
Authors: L.R. Alves, R.C. Antunes, R.B. Andrade, A.A. Storti, S.L.B. Reis, L.G. Carrazza, C.F. Osava and N.V. Costa
Intramuscular fat (IMF) content has been identified as an important factor in determining the quality of pork. Previous studies have suggested that IMF deposition may be associated with the presence of the halothane (HAL) gene. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of the HAL gene on IMF deposition in crossbred pigs of comme.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(1):
- http://dx.doi.org/2014.January.21.4
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2014.January.21.4
Analysis of pecan cultivars Mahan and Western in East China
Authors: X. Luo, Z. Li, Z. Sun and X. Wan
Pecan (Carya illinoensis) has been introduced to East China for over one hundred years, but its planting is still only occurring at a small scale. The key limiting factor is its low yield. To enhance the yield pecan in East China, two pecan cultivars, Mahan and Western, were examined. Twenty traits describing phasic development, yield, nut quality, and cu.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3):
- gmr.15038732
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15038732
Two novel SNPs of the 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase gene associated with growth and meat quality traits in the chicken
Authors: Y. Wei S.K. Zhu S. Zhang R.L. Han Y.D. Tian G.R. Sun X.T. Kang
The enzyme 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HMGCR) is rate-limiting for metabolism of cholesterol; it plays an important role in endogenous cholesterol biosynthesis. We used DNA sequencing technology and created restriction site PCR-RFLP to detect HMGCR SNPs in an F2 resource population of Gushi chicken and Anka broilers. We found a G/T mu.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(4):
- 2012.November.12.10
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.November.12.10
Pig KALRN, MYH1, MLC2V, SNX13, AK1, and PPIA loci RH mapping and chromosome position refining
Authors: C. Gorni1, S. Iacuaniello2, B. Castiglioni3, G. Pagnacco2 and P. Mariani
The suppressive subtractive hybridization technique was previously used by the authors to identify candidate genes for meat quality in pig. A set of ESTs homologous (>95%) to genes involved in muscle metabolism is reported in the present paper. Four ESTs homologous to MYH1, KALRN, MLC2V, and SNX13 genes plus two genes (AK1, PPIA) used as housekeeping f.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 7(4):
- vol7-4gmr471
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol7-4gmr471