Authors: A.L. Silva J�ºnior, L.C. Souza, A.G. Pereira, M.V.W. Caldeira and F.D. Miranda
Schizolobium parahyba var. amazonicum (Fabaceae) is an arboreal species, endemic to the Amazon Rainforest, popularly known as paricá. It is used on a commercial scale in the timber sector, pulp and paper production, reclamation projects in degraded and landscaped areas. However, there is no availability of genetically i.. Read More»
Authors: I.M. Ferreira, G.S. Vieira, T.F. Braga, T.C.F. Silva, M.M. Franco and R.C. Antunes
Molecular markers are tools used to improve genetic gains. The objective of this study was to analyze the security of alleles of molecular marker genes for characteristics of economic interest in a pure population of pigs. After the extraction of DNA from the hair of 272 Large White matrices, the allele and genotype frequency .. Read More»
Authors: M.C. Rodrigues, W.M. Rezende, M.E.J. Silva, S.V. Faria, L.T. Zuffo, J.C.C. Galv�£o and R.O. DeLima
Improvement in nitrogen-use efficiency (NUE) on maize is among the best strategies to mitigate the problems of poor soil fertility in tropical conditions. The objectives of this study were: i) to quantify the genetic variability for NUE-components and agronomic traits in a set of tropical maize inbred lines; ii) to study the g.. Read More»
Authors: A.B. Baldoni, L.H.O. Wadt, T. Campos, V.S. Silva, V.C.R. Azevedo, L.R. Mata, A.A. Botin, N.O. Mendes, F.D. Tardin, H. Tonini, E.S.S. Hoogerheide and A.M. Sebbenn
Due to the nutritional content and commercial value of its seeds, Bertholletia excelsa is one of the most important species exploited in the Amazon region. The species is hermaphroditic, insect pollinated, and its seeds are dispersed by barochory and animals. Because the fruit set is dependent on natural pollinator activity, g.. Read More»
Authors: Y. Al-Lahham, A.K.B. Mendes, E.M. Souza, D. Alberton, F.G.M. Rego, G. Valdameri and G. Picheth
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disease with a strong genetic component that has been associated with several genetic loci. Interleukin 18 (IL-18) is a potent proinflammatory cytokine, which is involved in the innate and adaptive immune responses, and in the pathogenesis of various diseases including T1D. Glucose transp.. Read More»
Authors: C.F.B. Sanch�©z, R.S. Alves, A.d.P. Garcia, P.E. Teodoro, L.A. Peixoto, L.A. Silva, L.L. Bhering and M.D.V. Resende
The aim of this study was to evaluate repeated measures over the years to estimate repeatability coefficient and the number of the optimum measure to select superior genotypes in Annona muricata L. The fruit production was evaluated over 16 years in 71 genotypes without an experimental design. The estimation of variance compon.. Read More»
Authors: F.G. Teixeira, O.T. Hamawaki, A.P.O. Nogueira, R.L. Hamawaki, G.L. Jorge, C.L. Hamawaki, B.Q.V. Machado and A.J.O. Santana
Defining selection criteria is important to obtain promising genotypes in a breeding program. The objective of this study was to estimate genetic parameters for agronomic traits and to perform soybean line selection using selection indices. The experiment was conducted at an experimental area located at Capim Branco farm, belo.. Read More»
Authors: I. GarcÃ?Âa-Bautista, T. Toledano-Thompson, E. DantÃ?¡n-GonzÃ?¡lez, J. GonzÃ?¡lez-Montilla and R. Valdez-Ojeda
Marine environments are a reservoir of relevant information on dangerous contaminants such as hydrocarbons, as well as microbial communities with probable degradation skills. However, to access microbial diversity, it is necessary to obtain high-quality DNA. An inexpensive, reliable, and effective metagenomic DNA (mgDNA) extra.. Read More»
Authors: H.Q. Zhang, X.J. Xu, Z.Y. He, J.Z. Shao, X.H. Zhang, Q.H. Meng and F.Y. Huang
Chinese soft-shelled turtle Pelodiscus sinensis has been an important aquaculture species in Southeast Asian countries. To breed a new variety of soft-shelled turtle with excellent properties and to evaluate the effect of hybridization of two turtle strains with a highly different trait phenotype, inheritance, microsatellite l.. Read More»
Authors: A. Alonzo-Rojo, J.E. GarcÃ?Âa-Ortiz, M. Ortiz-Aranda, M.P. Gallegos-Arreola and L.E. Figuera-Villanueva
Mucopolysaccharidosis type I (MPS-I) is an autosomal recessive lysosomal storage disorder caused by a deficiency or absence of α-l-iduronidase, which is involved in the catabolism of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs). This deficiency leads to the accumulation of GAGs in several organs. Given the wide spectrum of the disease, MPS.. Read More»