M.M. Shah, S.W. Hassan, K. Maqbool, I. Shahzadi and A. PervezPublished September 28, 2010Genet. Mol. Res. 9 (3): 1936-1945 (2010)DOI 10.4238/vol9-3gmr964 About the authorsM.M. Shah, S.W. Hassan, K. Maqbool, I. Shahzadi and A. Pervez Corresponding authorM.M. ShahE-mail: mmshah@ciit.net.pk ABSTRACT We compared DNA-based genetic diversity estimates with conventional estimates by investigating agronomically important traits in maize […]
Worldwide diversity of the Y-chromosome tetra-local microsatellite DYS464
F.S.G. Kehdy and S.D.J. PenaPublished August 3, 2010Genet. Mol. Res. 9 (3): 1525-1534 (2010)DOI 10.4238/vol9-3gmr968 About the authorsF.S.G. Kehdy and S.D.J. Pena Corresponding authorS.D.J. PenaE-mail: spena@dcc.ufmg.br ABSTRACT Of all DNA markers on the human Y-chromosome, the tetra-local Y-linked microsatellite DYS464 is the most polymorphic. We genotyped DYS464 in 677 male samples collected worldwide, maintained in […]
Genetic characterization of natural populations of the medicinal plant Palicourea coriacea (Rubiaceae) with molecular markers
T.C.S. Barbosa, S.T. Sibov, M.P.C. Telles, T.N. SoaresPublished April 20, 2010Genet. Mol. Res. 9 (2): 695-704 (2010)DOI :10.4238/vol9-2gmr671 About the AuthorsT.C.S. Barbosa, S.T. Sibov, M.P.C. Telles, T.N. Soares Corresponding authorS.T. SibovEmail: stsibov@yahoo.com.br ABSTRACT Palicourea coriacea (Rubiaceae) is a herbaceous, perennial species typical of the Cerrado; it is popularly known as “douradinha”, because of its yellow […]
Cloning and quantitative expression analysis of drought-induced genes in soybean
R. Stolf-Moreira, M.E. Medri, N. Neumaier, N.G. Lemos, R.L. Brogin, , F.C. Marcelino, M.C.N. de Oliveira, J.R.B. Farias, R.V. Abdelnoor, A.L. NepomucenoPublished May 11, 2010Genet. Mol. Res. 9 (2): 858-867 (2010)DOI 10.4238/vol9-2gmr701 About the AuthorsR. Stolf-Moreira, M.E. Medri, N. Neumaier, N.G. Lemos, R.L. Brogin, , F.C. Marcelino, M.C.N. de Oliveira, J.R.B. Farias, R.V. Abdelnoor, A.L. […]
Construction of a molecular database for soybean cultivar identification in Brazil
M.B. Oliveira, E.S.N. Vieira, I. SchusterPublished April 20, 2010Genet. Mol. Res. 9 (2): 705-720 (2010)DOI 10.4238/vol9-2gmr706 About the AuthorsM.B. Oliveira, E.S.N. Vieira, I. Schuster Corresponding authorI. SchusterEmail: ivan@coodetec.com.br ABSTRACT The narrow genetic base of soybean makes cultivar characterization based on morphological descriptors difficult; this characterization is mainly done for registration and protection. Correct characterization of […]
Enhancer/Suppressor mutator (En/Spm)-like transposable elements of cassava (Manihote sculenta) are transcriptionally inactive
M.A. Gbadegesin, J.R. BeechingPublished April 13, 2010Genet. Mol. Res. 9 (2): 639-650 (2010)DOI 10.4238/vol9-2gmr713 About the AuthorsM.A. Gbadegesin, J.R. Beeching Corresponding authorM.A. GbadegesinEmail: magbadegesin@yahoo.com ABSTRACT Transposable elements contribute to the size, structure, variation, and diversity of the genome and have major effects on gene function. Sequencing projects have revealed the diversity of transposable elements in […]
pelB gene in isolates of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides from several hosts
L.V. Medeiros, D.B. Maciel, V.V. Medeiros, L.M.Houllou Kido, N.T. OliveiraPublished April 13, 2010Genet. Mol. Res. 9 (2): 661-673 (2010)DOI 10.4238/vol9-2gmr725 About the AuthorsL.V. Medeiros, D.B. Maciel, V.V. Medeiros, L.M.Houllou Kido, N.T. Oliveira Corresponding authorL.V. MedeirosEmail: lilivmedeiros@yahoo.com.br ABSTRACT Colletotrichum gloeosporioides is an important pathogen for a great number of economically important crops. During the necrotrophic phase […]
Expression of acid phosphatase in the seminiferous epithelium of vertebrates
R.L. Peruquetti, S.R. Taboga, M.T.V. Azeredo-OliveiraPublished April 6, 2010Genet. Mol. Res. 9 (2): 620-628 (2010)DOI 10.4238/vol9-2gmr730 About the AuthorsR.L. Peruquetti, S.R. Taboga, M.T.V. Azeredo-Oliveira Corresponding authorM.T.V. Azeredo-OliveiraEmail: tercilia@ibilce.unesp.br ABSTRACT Acid phosphatases (AcPs) are known to provide phosphate to tissues that have high energy requirements, especially during development, growth and maturation. During spermatogenesis AcP activity is […]
Hemoglobin polymorphism and hematological profile of Geoffroy’s side-necked turtle (Phrynops geoffroanus, Testudines) in the northwestern region of São Paulo State, Brazil
C.E.S. Zago, A.L. Ferrarezi, L.D. Vizotto, C. Oliveira, S.R.P. Cabral, S.R. Taboga, G.O. Bonilla-Rodriguez, L.P.R. Venancio, C.R. Bonini-DomingosPublished April 20, 2010Genet. Mol. Res. 9 (2): 721-726 (2010)DOI 10.4238/vol9-2gmr731 About the AuthorsC.E.S. Zago, A.L. Ferrarezi, L.D. Vizotto, C. Oliveira, S.R.P. Cabral, S.R. Taboga, G.O. Bonilla-Rodriguez, L.P.R. Venancio, C.R. Bonini-Domingos Correspondence authorC.R. Bonini-DomingosEmail: claudiabonini@sjrp.unesp.br ABSTRACT Complete blood […]
Polymorphic CA microsatellites in the third exon of the bovine BMP4 gene
X. Zhong, L.S. Zan, H.B. Wang, Y.F. Liu1Published May 11, 2010Genet. Mol. Res. 9 (2): 868-874 (2010)DOI 10.4238/vol9-2gmr732 About the AuthorsX. Zhong, L.S. Zan, H.B. Wang, Y.F. Liu1 Corresponding authorL.S. ZanEmail: zanls@yahoo.com.cn ABSTRACT We examined the variation of the BMP4 gene in four Chinese indigenous cattle breeds and investigated the association of this polymorphism with […]