Forage legume

Evaluation of genetic similarity between accessions of Pityrocarpa moniliformis (angico-de-bezerro) using RAPD markers

F. M. S. Sousa, Mendes, R. M., Mendes, R. F. M., Neto, R. B. Araújo, Nascimento, M. P. S. B. C., and Lima, P. S. C., Evaluation of genetic similarity between accessions of Pityrocarpa moniliformis (angico-de-bezerro) using RAPD markers, vol. 13, pp. 5815-5821, 2014.

Pityrocarpa moniliformis (Benth.) Luckow and Jobson, commonly known as angico-de-bezerro, is a forage legume that occurs naturally in the Caatinga of northeastern Brazil. This fast growing, vigorous, melliferous tree is well adapted to arid terrains and its branches and leaves possess high nutritional value. However, the scarcity of information regarding genetic variability within the species limits its possible exploitation as an animal forage. The aim of the study was to evaluate the genetic similarities of ten accessions of P.

Determination of the genetic diversity among accessions of Senna spectabilis (canafístula) by using RAPD markers

M. F. Santos, Neto, R. B. Araújo, Nascimento, M. P. S. B. C., and Lima, P. S. C., Determination of the genetic diversity among accessions of Senna spectabilis (canafístula) by using RAPD markers, vol. 12, pp. 6149-6155, 2013.

Senna spectabilis (DC.) H.S. Irwin & Barneby (Fabaceae; Caesalpinioideae), commonly known as “canafístula” or “cassia”, is widely used in the semi-arid region of northeastern Brazil as a source of forage and timber. The plant presents a high nutritional content in comparison with other forage species that are native to the Brazilian Caatinga; thus, it represents a valuable resource during periods of drought. The aim of this study was to evaluate the genetic variability among eight accessions of S.

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