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Prediction of genetic gains by selection indices using mixed models in elephant grass for energy purposes
Authors: V.B. Silva, R F. Daher, M.S.B. Ara?ºjo, Y.P. Souza, S. Cassaro, B.R.S. Menezes, L.M. Gravina, A.A.C. Novo, F.D. Tardin and A.T. Amaral J?ºnior
Genetically improved cultivars of elephant grass need to be adapted to different ecosystems with a faster growth speed and lower seasonality of biomass production over the year. This study aimed to use selection indices using mixed models (REML/BLUP) for selecting families and progenies within full-sib families of elephant gra.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3):
- gmr16039781
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16039781
Assessment of the rs4340 ACE gene polymorphism in acute coronary syndrome in a Western Mexican population
Authors: A. Valdez-Haro, Y. Valle, E. Valdes-Alvarado, F. Casillas-Mu?±oz, J.F. Mu?±oz-Valle, G.L. Reynoso-Villalpando, H.E. Flores-Salinas and J.R. Padilla-Guti?©rrez
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is considered one of the main causes of death worldwide. Contradictory findings concerning the impact of the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) gene on cardiovascular diseases have been reported. Previous conclusions point out that the variability in results depends on ethnicity and genetic polym.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3):
- gmr16039779
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16039779
Genetic control and combining ability of agronomic attributes and northern leaf blight-related attributes in popcorn
Authors: J.S. Santos, A.T. Amaral J?ºnior, M. Vivas, G.S. Mafra, G.F. Pena,F.H.L. Silva and A.G. Guimar?£es
The present study was conducted to investigate the genetic control and to estimate the general and specific combining abilities of popcorn for agronomic attributes and attributes related to resistance to northern leaf blight (NLB). The 56 hybrids (F1 and reciprocals), together with the eight parent lines and six controls, were.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3):
- gmr16039772
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16039772
Genetic diversity of Bacillus sp producers of amylase isolated from the soil
Authors: A.R.E.O. Xavier, E.R. Lima, A.M.E. Oliveira, L. Cardoso, J. Santos, C.H.C. Cangussu, L.N. Leite, M.C.L. Quirino, I.G.C. J?ºnior,D.A. Oliveira and M.A.S. Xavier
The microorganisms are the best source of extracellular enzymes since they allow an economical technology with low-resource consumption compared to animals and plants. The amylases are among the most important enzymes being the genus Bacillus one of the most investigated due to its ability to produce this enzyme. The objective.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3):
- gmr16039771
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16039771
Indices estimated using REML/BLUP and introduction of a super-trait for the selection of progenies in popcorn
Authors: C. Vittorazzi, A.T. Amaral Junior, A.G. Guimar?£es, A.P. Viana, F.H.L. Silva, G.F. Pena, R.F. Daher, I.F.S Gerhardt, G.H.F. Oliveira and M.G. Pereira
Selection indices commonly utilize economic weights, which become arbitrary genetic gains. In popcorn, this is even more evident due to the negative correlation between the main characteristics of economic importance - grain yield and popping expansion. As an option in the use of classical biometrics as a selection index, the .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3):
- gmr16039769
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16039769
Analysis of melanopsin gene expression in the rabbit retina at different ages
Authors: M.M. Lira-Carrera, B.E. Guti?©rrez-Amavizca, L.J. ?lvarez-Araujo, M. Aguirre-Ram?rez and J.A. P?©rez-Le?³n
Melanopsin is the photopigment of intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells that mediate non-visual responses to light. The aim of this study was to describe and analyze melanopsin gene expression in the rabbit retina at different ages and compare its expression with the prototypic gene of retinal ganglion cells (Thy.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3):
- gmr16039767
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16039767
Genetic diversity of arboreal cotton populations of the Brazilian semiarid: a remnant primary gene pool for cotton cultivars
Authors: I.P.P. de Menezes, L.V. Hoffmann, T.H. de Lima, A.R. da Silva, V.S. Lucena and P.A.V. Barroso
Mocó cotton belong to the same species as the cultivated species, Gossypium hirsutum, and cultivated forms were mainly landraces but also developed as cultivars, bearing good fiber quality and drought tolerant when cropped as a perennial species. The northeast Brazil crop system based on this cotton type is finished, wi.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3):
- gmr16039659
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16039659
Identification of differentially expressed genes in pathways of cerebral neurotransmission of anovulatory mice
Authors: M.A. Azevedo Jr. and I.D.C.G. Silva
Polycystic ovary syndrome is the classic example of loss of functional cyclicity and anomalous feedback. In this case, the excessive extra-glandular production and conversion of androgens to estrogens are the pathophysiological basis of the chronic anovulation. The literature describes an experimental model of the polymicrocys.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3):
- gmr16039622
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16039622
Tissue distribution and early developmental expression patterns of aldolase A, B, and C in grass carp Ctenopharyngodon idellus
Authors: J.J. Fan, J.J. Bai, D.M. Ma, L.Y. Yu and P. Jiang
Aldolase is a key enzyme involved in glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, and the pentose phosphate pathway. To establish the expression patterns of all three aldolase isozyme genes in different tissues and during early embryogenesis in lower vertebrates, as well as to explore the functional differences between these three isozymes, t.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3):
- gmr16039234
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16039234
Genetic control of number of flowers and pod set in common bean
Authors: E.S. Martins, R.A. Pinto J?ºnior, A.F.B. Abreu and M.A.P. Ramalho
This article aimed to study the genetic control of some flowers and pod set of common bean and to verify if its estimate varies with environmental conditions and gene pool. A complete diallel was used among six lines, but no reciprocal ones. The treatments were evaluated in three harvests/generations - F2, F3, and F4 - in 2015.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3):
- gmr16039723
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16039723