T.T. Rieger, S.V. Oliveira-Silva, I.A. Pachêco, B.S. Chagas, J.F. SantosPublished September 30, 2007Genet. Mol. Res. 6 (3): 643-649 (2007) About the authorsT.T. Rieger, S.V. Oliveira-Silva, I.A. Pachêco, B.S. Chagas, J.F. Santos Corresponding authorT.T. RiegerE-mail: rieger@ufpe.br ABSTRACT There have been many studies on Schistocerca gregaria and Locusta migratoria, which are important grasshopper pests in many parts […]
Differential characterization of holocentric chromosomes in triatomines (Heteroptera, Triatominae) using different staining techniques and fluorescent in situ hybridization
A. Morielle-Souza and M.T.V. Azeredo-OliveiraPublished September 30, 2007Genet. Mol. Res. 6 (3): 713-720 (2007) About the authorsA. Morielle-Souza and M.T.V. Azeredo-Oliveira Corresponding authorM.T.V. Azeredo-OliveiraE-mail: tercilia@ibilce.unesp.br ABSTRACT A comparative study of holocentric chromosomes in the triatomine species Panstrongylus megistus, Rhodnius pallescens and Triatoma infestans was carried out in order to characterize heterochro- matin, rDNA active sites […]
Vegetative compatibility and parasexual segregation in Colletotrichum lindemuthianum, a fungal pathogen of the common bean
M.A.A. Castro-Prado, C.B. Querol, J.R. Sant’Anna, C.T. Miyamoto, C.C.S. Franco, C.A. Mangolin, M.F.P.S. MachadoPublished September 30, 2007Genet. Mol. Res. 6 (3): 634-642 (2007) About the authorM.A.A. Castro-Prado, C.B. Querol, J.R. Sant’Anna, C.T. Miyamoto, C.C.S. Franco, C.A. Mangolin, M.F.P.S. Machado Corresponding authorM.A.A. Castro-PradoE-mail: maacprado@uem.br ABSTRACT The heterokaryotic and vegetative diploid phases of Colletotrichum lindemuthianum are described […]
Karyotypic studies of Cratylia argentea (Desv.)O. Kuntze and C. mollis Mart. ex Benth.(Fabaceae – Papilionoideae)
S.M. Vargas, G.A. Torres, F.S. Sobrinho, A.V. Pereira, L.C. DavidePublished September 30, 2007Genet. Mol. Res. 6 (3): 707-712 (2007) About the authorsS.M. Vargas, G.A. Torres, F.S. Sobrinho, A.V. Pereira, L.C. Davide Corresponding authorG.A. TorresE-mail: gatorres@ufla.br ABSTRACTCratylia argentea and C. mollis (Fabaceae-Papilionoide- ae) are legume shrubs native to the Cerrado and Caatinga, respectively. Both species show […]
Genetic variability of Brazilian Indian landracesof Arachis hypogaea L.
F.O. Freitas, M.C. Moretzsohn, J.F.M. VallsPublished September 30, 2007Genet. Mol. Res. 6 (3): 675-684 (2007) About the authorsF.O. Freitas, M.C. Moretzsohn, J.F.M. Valls Corresponding authorF.O. FreitasE-mail: fabiof@cenargen.embrapa.br ABSTRACT The Kayabi Indians who inhabit the Xingu Indigenous Park, located in West Central Brazil, have grown and managed peanuts for a long time. A great number of […]
Cytogenetic characterization of Crenicichla (Pisces, Perciformes, Cichlidae) of the IguaçuRiver
S.M.H.K. Mizoguchi, A.L.B. Portela-Castro, I.C. Martins-SantosPublished September 30, 2007Genet. Mol. Res. 6 (3): 650-656 (2007) About the authorsS.M.H.K. Mizoguchi, A.L.B. Portela-Castro, I.C. Martins-Santos Corresponding authorI.C. Martins-SantosE-mail: icmdsantos@uem.br ABSTRACT Three populations of the genus Crenicichla, namely Crenicichla iguassuensis, Crenicichla sp 1 and Crenicichla sp 2, from the Iguaçu River, were analyzed cytogenetically, and their nucleolus or- ganizer […]
DNA extraction from bristles and quills of Chaetomys subspinosus (Rodentia: Erethizontidae) using a novel protocol
C.G. Oliveira, R.A. Martinez, F.A. GaiottoPublished September 30, 2007Genet. Mol. Res. 6 (3): 657-666 (2007) About the authorsC.G. Oliveira, R.A. Martinez, F.A. Gaiotto Corresponding authorR.A. MartinezE-mail: cebus@yahoo.com ABSTRACT 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 […]
Computing numerator relationships between any pair of animals
L.D. Van VleckPublished September 30, 2007Genet. Mol. Res. 6 (3): 685-690 (2007) About the authorsL.D. Van Vleck Corresponding authorL.D. Van VleckE-mail: Ivanvleck@unlnotes.unl.edu ABSTRACT We describe a simple method to compute the numerator relationship between any or all pairs of animals in the numerator relation- ship matrix. The method depends on output of the MTDFNRM program […]
Determination of micronucleus frequency byacridine orange fluorescent staining in peripheralblood reticulocytes of mice treated topically withdifferent lubricant oils and cyclophosphamide
C.R. Oliveira-Martin, C.K. GrisoliaPublished September 30, 2007Genet. Mol. Res. 6 (3): 566-574 (2007) About the authorsC.R. Oliveira-Martin, C.K. Grisolia Corresponding authorC.K. GrisoliaE-mail: grisolia@unb.br ABSTRACT To ascertain whether used and re-refined lubricant oil absorbed through the skin can produce a genotoxic effect or cytotoxicity in mouse bone marrow cells, we examined the induction of micronucleated erythrocytes […]
Identification of nutrient-dependent changes in extracellular pH and acid phosphatase secretion in Aspergillus nidulans
J.S. Freitas, E.M. Silva, A. RossiPublished September 30, 2007Genet. Mol. Res. 6 (3): 721-729 (2007) About the authorsJ.S. Freitas, E.M. Silva, A. Rossi Corresponding authorA. RossiE-mail: anrossi@usp.br ABSTRACT The present study was designed to identify nutrient-de- pendent changes in extracellular pH and acid phosphatase secretion in the biAl palC4 mutant strain of Aspergillus nidulans. The […]