G.C.L. Ricci, M.S. Pagliarini and C.B. VallePublished December 7, 2010Genet. Mol. Res. 9 (4): 2364-2371 (2010)DOI 10.4238/vol9-4gmr919 About the AuthorsG.C.L. Ricci, M.S. Pagliarini and C.B. Valle Corresponding author: M.S. PagliariniE-mail: mspagliarini@uem.br ABSTRACT Polyploidy is a prominent and significant force in plant evolution, taking place since ancient times and continuing until today. Recent cytogenetic studies in the […]
An investigation of the relationship between serotonin transporter gene promoter polymorphism and psoriasis susceptibility in a Thai population
T. Tencomnao and J. WongpiyabovornPublished November 23, 2010Genet. Mol. Res. 9 (4): 2275-2282 (2010)DOI 10.4238/vol9-4gmr920 About the AuthorsT. Tencomnao and J. Wongpiyabovorn Corresponding author:T. TencomnaoE-mail: tewin.t@chula.ac.th ABSTRACT The serotonin transporter (5-HTT) is of great significance in the control of the serotonergic system, and its expression is known to be upregulated in psoriasis, a chronic or recurrent […]
Diversity of bacterial endophytes in roots of Mexican husk tomato plants (Physalis ixocarpa) and their detection in the rhizosphere
H.A. Marquez-Santacruz, R. Hernandez-Leon, M.C. Orozco-Mosqueda, I. Velazquez-Sepulveda and G. SantoyoPublished December 7, 2010Genet. Mol. Res. 9 (4): 2372-2380 (2010)DOI 10.4238/vol9-4gmr921 About the AuthorsH.A. Marquez-Santacruz, R. Hernandez-Leon, M.C. Orozco-Mosqueda, I. Velazquez-Sepulveda and G. Santoyo Corresponding author:G. SantoyoE-mail: gustavo_santoyo@yahoo.com / gsantoyo@umich.mx ABSTRACT Endophytic bacterial diversity was estimated in Mexican husk tomato plant roots by amplified rDNA […]
Lack of effect of bone morphogenetic protein 2 and 4 gene polymorphisms on bone density in postmenopausal Turkish women
Z.S. Ozkan, D. Deveci, E. Onalan Etem and H. YucePublished November 30, 2010Genet. Mol. Res. 9 (4): 2311-2316 (2010)DOI 10.4238/vol9-4gmr922 About the AuthorsZ.S. Ozkan, D. Deveci, E. Onalan Etem and H. Yuce Corresponding author: Z.S. OzkanE-mail: zehrasema@yahoo.com ABSTRACT We investigated the effect of bone morphogenetic protein 2 and 4 (BMP-2 and -4) gene polymorphisms on bone density […]
Meiotic behavior as a selection tool in silage corn breeding
V.F. Souza, M.S. Pagliarini, C.A. Scapim, M. Rodovalho and M.V. FariaPublished October 19, 2010Genet. Mol. Res. 9 (4): 2096-2103 (2010)DOI 10.4238/vol9-4gmr924 About the AuthorsV.F. Souza, M.S. Pagliarini, C.A. Scapim, M. Rodovalho and M.V. Faria Corresponding author: M.S. PagliariniE-mail: mspagliarini@uem.br ABSTRACT In breeding programs, commercial hybrids are frequently used as a source of inbred lines to obtain […]
RAPD analysis of selected local Turkish grape cultivars (Vitis vinifera)
H. Karatas and Y.S. AgaogluPublished October 5, 2010Genet. Mol. Res. 9 (4): 1980-1986 (2010)DOI 10.4238/vol9-4gmr926 About the AuthorsH. Karatas and Y.S. Agaoglu Corresponding author:H. KaratasE-mail: hkaratas@dicle.edu.tr / karatas2172@yahoo.com ABSTRACT Turkey is very rich in local grape varieties. The solution to the problem of identifying local cultivars, which is considered an important deficiency for the region, […]
An interspecific QTL study of Drosophila wing size and shape variation to investigate the genetic basis of morphological differences
B.P. Matta and B.C. Bitner-MathePublished October 13, 2010Genet. Mol. Res. 9 (4): 2032-2049 (2010)DOI 10.4238/vol9-4gmr929 About the AuthorsB.P. Matta and B.C. Bitner-Mathe Corresponding author:B.C. Bitner-MathéE-mail: bcbitner@biologia.ufrj.br ABSTRACT The Drosophila wing has been used as a model in studies of morphogenesis and evolution; the use of such models can contribute to our understanding of mechanisms that promote […]
Variable number of tandem repeat markers in the genome sequence of Mycosphaerella fijiensis, the causal agent of black leaf streak disease of banana (Musa spp)
S.A.L. Garcia, T.A.J. Van der Lee, C.F. Ferreira, B. Te Lintel Hekkert, M.-F. Zapater, S.B. Goodwin, M. Guzman, G.H.J. Kema and M.T. Souza Jr.Published November 9, 2010Genet. Mol. Res. 9 (4): 2207-2212 (2010)DOI 10.4238/vol9-4gmr934 About the AuthorsS.A.L. Garcia, T.A.J. Van der Lee, C.F. Ferreira, B. Te Lintel Hekkert, M.-F. Zapater, S.B. Goodwin, M. Guzman, G.H.J. […]
Genetic polymorphism, molecular characterizationand relatedness of Macrobrachium species (Palaemonidae) based on RAPD-PCR
A.L. Guerra, A.V.B. Lima, F.G. Taddei and L. CastiglioniPublished November 30, 2010Genet. Mol. Res. 9 (4): 2317-2327 (2010)DOI 10.4238/vol9-4gmr935 About the AuthorsA.L. Guerra, A.V.B. Lima, F.G. Taddei and L. Castiglioni Corresponding author:L. CastiglioniE-mail: clilian@terra.com.br ABSTRACT The prawn genus Macrobrachium belongs to the family Palaemonidae. Its species are widely distributed in lakes, reservoirs, floodplains, and rivers in […]
An efficient method for DNA extraction from Cladosporioid fungi
M.A. Moslem, A.H. Bahkali, K.A. Abd-Elsalam and P.J.G.M. WitPublished November 23, 2010Genet. Mol. Res. 9 (4): 2283-2291 (2010)DOI 10.4238/vol9-4gmr936 About the AuthorsM.A. Moslem, A.H. Bahkali, K.A. Abd-Elsalam and P.J.G.M. Wit Corresponding author: K.A. Abd-ElsalamE-mail: kamel200@ksu.edu.sa ABSTRACT We developed an efficient method for DNA extraction from Cladosporioid fungi, which are important fungal plant pathogens. The cell wall of […]