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Plant Sciences
N. D. Vinay, Hideo Matsumura, Anilabha Das Munshi, Ranjith Kumar Ellur, Viswanathan Chinnusamy, Ankita Singh, Mir Asif Iquebal, Sarika Jaiswal, Gograj Singh Jat, Ipsita Panigrahi, Ambika Baladev Gaikwad, A. R. Rao, Shyam Sundar Dey, Tusar Kanti Behera
Summary: This study investigated the inheritance and genomic regions associated with gynoecious sex expression in bitter gourd, and identified possible candidate genes through QTL-seq. The results revealed that a 1.31 Mb region on chromosome 1 is associated with gynoecious sex expression in bitter gourd, and twelve genes related to male and female gametophyte development were identified. The findings provide insights into sex expression in bitter gourd and will aid in the identification of candidate genes through functional validation.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Min Wang, Renyu Zhang, Yangzi Zhao, Jieyuan Yao, Weiya Li, Zhixing Yang, Fei Sun, Xiaohong Yang
Summary: Prolificacy, the number of ears per plant, is an important trait in maize breeding and studying its genetic basis can contribute to the understanding of maize evolution. In this study, a stable quantitative trait locus, qEN7, was identified on chromosome 7, which explained a significant portion of phenotypic variation in ear number. The gene Zm00001d020683, encoding a putative INDERTERMINATE DOMAIN (IDD) transcription factor, was identified as the most likely candidate gene underlying qEN7. This discovery provides insights into the evolution of maize ear number and offers a valuable resource for breeding multi-ear maize cultivars. (reprinted from Crop Science Society of China and Institute of Crop Science, CAAS)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jingjuan Zhang, Maoyun She, Rongchang Yang, Yanjie Jiang, Yebo Qin, Shengnan Zhai, Sadegh Balotf, Yun Zhao, Masood Anwar, Zaid Alhabbar, Angela Juhasz, Jiansheng Chen, Hang Liu, Qier Liu, Ting Zheng, Fan Yang, Junkang Rong, Kefei Chen, Meiqin Lu, Shahidul Islam, Wujun Ma
Summary: In this study, large-scale field trials were conducted over two years using doubled haploid wheat populations, leading to the mapping of 227 QTL on 18 chromosomes, forming 35 QTL clusters. The variations in correlations within these clusters were shown to be important for wheat breeding. QTL clusters with positive correlations may be directly utilized for improving wheat yield, while those with negative correlations may have potential value for GPC or yield improvement in specific environments.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Qing Meng, Zhiyuan Liu, Chunda Feng, Helong Zhang, Zhaosheng Xu, Xiaowu Wang, Jian Wu, Hongbing She, Wei Qian
Summary: In this study, a major quantitative trait locus (QTL) related to early bolting in spinach was identified, and two candidate genes associated with flowering regulatory pathways were proposed. This research provides a basis for understanding the molecular mechanisms of bolting in spinach.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Carlos Lopez-Ortiz, Umesh K. Reddy, Chong Zhang, Purushothaman Natarajan, Padma Nimmakayala, Vagner Augusto Benedito, Matthew Fabian, John Stommel
Summary: A study was conducted to identify quantitative trait loci (QTLs) associated with anthracnose resistance in tomatoes. Twenty QTLs were identified using traditional mapping and deep sequencing techniques, and several candidate genes underlying these QTLs were validated. The findings provide a foundation for further research in anthracnose resistance breeding in tomatoes.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ian S. E. Bally, Aureliano Bombarely, Alan H. Chambers, Yuval Cohen, Natalie L. Dillon, David J. Innes, Maria A. Islas-Osuna, David N. Kuhn, Lukas A. Mueller, Ron Ophir, Aditi Rambani, Amir Sherman, Haidong Yan
Summary: The study sequenced, assembled, and analyzed the genome of the monoembryonic mango cultivar 'Tommy Atkins', identifying candidate genes associated with fruit size characteristics and a large number of SNPs. The availability of the 'Tommy Atkins' mango genome will significantly impact global initiatives in mango genetics research.
Article
Plant Sciences
Chen Sheng, Shengnan Song, Rong Zhou, Donghua Li, Yuan Gao, Xianghua Cui, Xuehui Tang, Yanxin Zhang, Jinxing Tu, Xiurong Zhang, Linhai Wang
Summary: In this study, QTL-seq approach and SSR marker mapping were used to identify candidate genomic regions controlling leaf size traits in sesame. A major pleiotropic locus, qLS15-1, for leaf length and width was identified on LG15, with three candidate genes associated with leaf growth and development in sesame. These findings provide insights into genetic characteristics of sesame leaf and set up foundation for improvement of sesame plant architecture.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Anne Brown, David Grant, Rex T. Nelson
Summary: QTL play a key role in studying seed quality traits and breeding, but identifying the specific genes behind each QTL would greatly enhance our understanding of the genetic mechanisms.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jurong Song, Bao Li, Yanke Cui, Chenjian Zhuo, Yuanguo Gu, Kaining Hu, Jing Wen, Bin Yi, Jinxiong Shen, Chaozhi Ma, Tingdong Fu, Jinxing Tu
Summary: By using a DH rapeseed population, five consensus QTLs, including two major ones, related to flowering time were identified. Through RNA-seq and DEG analysis, four candidate genes associated with flowering time were discovered, laying a foundation for genetic regulation of rapeseed flowering time.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Qiang Chen, Bingqiang Liu, Lijuan Ai, Long Yan, Jing Lin, Xiaolei Shi, Hongtao Zhao, Yu Wei, Yan Feng, Chunji Liu, Chunyan Yang, Mengchen Zhang
Summary: This study identified loci controlling heterophylly in soybean by using two populations of recombinant inbred lines with different leaf shapes. Several QTL and candidate genes were detected, providing a foundation for further understanding the genetic mechanism of heterophylly and marker-assisted breeding.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Yu Zhou, Huang-Cui Fu, Ying-Ying Wang, He-Zhong Huang
Summary: In this study, a genome-wide association study (GWAS) was performed using mandarin fish to identify SNPs and candidate genes associated with growth traits. Many of the candidate genes were found to be related to bone differentiation, growth and development, cell division, and neurogenesis.
Article
Plant Sciences
Jiajing Wang, Bo Hu, Yuliang Jing, Xiping Hu, Yue Guo, Jiankun Chen, Yuxi Liu, Jianhui Hao, Wen-Xia Li, Hailong Ning
Summary: In this research, a high-density genetic linkage map was constructed to identify QTL related to plant height in soybean. A total of 33 QTL were identified, with 5 of them repeatedly detected in multiple environments. Furthermore, multi-locus association analysis detected 62 plant height QTN, with 26 of them repeatedly detected under multiple methods. Pathway analysis and qRT-PCR validation identified two candidate genes involved in plant height regulation. These findings contribute to molecular selection-assisted breeding in soybean.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Jacob R. MacWilliams, Paul D. Nabity, Kerry E. Mauck, Isgouhi Kaloshian
Summary: This study investigates the interaction between cowpea plants and aphids and identifies the genes underlying cowpea resistance to aphids. The results show that the feeding behavior of aphids remodels the transcriptome of cowpea and that this remodeling depends on both the duration of feeding and host-plant resistance. The study also identifies candidate genes involved in aphid resistance, including both conventional resistance genes and novel genes.
Article
Plant Sciences
Yong Zhang, Jiling Song, Lei Wang, Mengping Yang, Kaifeng Hu, Weiwei Li, Xuhong Sun, Hong Xue, Quanzhong Dong, Mingming Zhang, Shubao Lou, Xingyong Yang, Hao Du, Yongli Li, Lidong Dong, Zhijun Che, Qun Cheng
Summary: Researchers have identified a new gene, GmMATE68, that confers resistance to Soybean mosaic virus (SMV) in soybean, providing a potential tool for marker-assisted selection breeding. This discovery improves our understanding of soybean disease resistance genetics.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Xueqian Jiang, Xijiang Yang, Fan Zhang, Tianhui Yang, Changfu Yang, Fei He, Ting Gao, Chuan Wang, Qingchuan Yang, Zhen Wang, Junmei Kang
Summary: This study investigated the key genes controlling leaf size in alfalfa using genetic mapping and molecular biology methods. The findings suggest that leaf width has a significant impact on leaf area. By identifying candidate genes, this study provides a theoretical basis for marker-assisted breeding in alfalfa.
Review
Fisheries
Nicholas A. Robinson, Diego Robledo, Lene Sveen, Rose Ruiz Daniels, Aleksei Krasnov, Andrew Coates, Ye Hwa Jin, Luke T. Barrett, Marie Lillehammer, Anne H. Kettunen, Ben L. Phillips, Tim Dempster, Andrea Doeschl-Wilson, Francisca Samsing, Gareth Difford, Sarah Salisbury, Bjarne Gjerde, John-Erik Haugen, Erik Burgerhout, Binyam S. Dagnachew, Dominic Kurian, Mark D. Fast, Morten Rye, Marcela Salazar, James E. Bron, Sean J. Monaghan, Celeste Jacq, Mike Birkett, Howard I. Browman, Anne Berit Skiftesvik, David M. Fields, Erik Selander, Samantha Bui, Anna Sonesson, Stanko Skugor, Tone-Kari Knutsdatter Ostbye, Ross D. Houston
Summary: Disease and parasitism pose significant challenges to global aquaculture, and genetic technologies offer potential solutions. Understanding genetic mechanisms, developing tools for boosting host resistance, and applying genetic technologies can improve disease resistance and transform aquaculture.
REVIEWS IN AQUACULTURE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Miguel Hermida, Diego Robledo, Seila Diaz, Damian Costas, Alicia L. Bruzos, Andres Blanco, Belen G. Pardo, Paulino Martinez
Summary: Shell color in mollusc species shows broad variation and its genetic architecture is not yet fully understood. This study constructed a high-density genetic map for the common cockle and identified a major QTL on chromosome 13 associated with different color traits.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Oscar Aramburu, Andres Blanco, Carmen Bouza, Paulino Martinez
Summary: Disease resilience is crucial for turbot aquaculture. Researchers have compiled genomic information to construct an atlas of candidate genes and genomic regions involved in pathogen resistance. This information can help develop effective breeding strategies to enhance turbot's resistance against pathogens.
Article
Agronomy
Carmen Bouza, Iria Lorenzo, Manuel A. Rodriguez-Guitian, Adrian Casanova, Carlos Real, Rosa Romero, Manuel Vera
Summary: The present study analyzed the genetic diversity and population structure of Arnica montana L. in the northern Iberian Peninsula using nuclear and plastid DNA markers. Two distinct plastid DNA groups were identified and their distribution was found to be wider than previously described. The microsatellite analysis confirmed high genetic diversity and significant population differentiation, indicating the presence of five distinct genetic units. No relationship was found between genetic and geographical distances, suggesting a significant impact of genetic drift. Management actions for the conservation of A. montana resources are provided.
GENETIC RESOURCES AND CROP EVOLUTION
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Roberto de la Herran, Miguel Hermida, Juan Andres Rubiolo, Jessica Gomez-Garrido, Fernando Cruz, Francisca Robles, Rafael Navajas-Perez, Andres Blanco, Paula Rodriguez Villamayor, Dorinda Torres, Pablo Sanchez-Quinteiro, Daniel Ramirez, Maria Esther Rodriguez, Alberto Arias-Perez, Ismael Cross, Neil Duncan, Teresa Martinez-Pena, Ana Riaza, Adrian Millan, M. Cristina De Rosa, Davide Pirolli, Marta Gut, Carmen Bouza, Diego Robledo, Laureana Rebordinos, Tyler Alioto, Carmelo Ruiz-Rejon, Paulino Martinez
Summary: This study reports a novel molecular sexing tool, which identified 41 single nucleotide polymorphism variants in the follicle stimulating hormone receptor (fshr) gene through whole genome resequencing of six males and six females, and validated the sex association. The study also found differential expression of the fshr gene between male and female gonads at an early stage of gonadal differentiation, suggesting a mechanism hampering the action of the follicle stimulating hormone driving the undifferentiated gonad toward testis.
MOLECULAR ECOLOGY RESOURCES
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nidia de Sousa, Diego Robledo, Laura Gonzalez-Llera, Andreia G. Pinho, Diogo J. Santos, Susana Monteiro, Jonas Campos, Jorge R. Cibrao, Nuno A. Silva, Laura Sanchez, Antonio J. Salgado, Anton Barreiro-Iglesias
Summary: Spinal cord injury (SCI) has no available pharmacological treatments for promoting neurological recovery. Baclofen treatment has been shown to promote functional recovery in mice with compression SCI. This study provides transcriptomic data from adult mouse spinal cords collected 7 days after compression SCI and baclofen administration. The data includes raw RNA-seq data and bioinformatic analyses.
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. Albentosa, M. I. Akinyemi, M. Vera, I. Ibarrola, R. Filgueira, E. Galimany, F. da Costa, B. G. Pardo, M. Vazquez-Luis, A. Hernandez, S. Hernandis, P. Martinez
Summary: The release of nitrogen and phosphorus into Mar Menor coastal lagoon due to tourism and agriculture has caused a phytoplankton bloom and the death of benthic macrophytes. The study focuses on quantifying the clearance rate of Mar Menor oysters under eutrophized conditions and their genetic origin for potential bioremediation applications. The research suggests that the recovery of half of the oyster population, using clearance rate measurements to select oysters as broodstock, and using Mediterranean oysters as alternatives for reproduction failure in Mar Menor oysters could be effective strategies for future restoration actions.
AQUATIC CONSERVATION-MARINE AND FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Maria Raquel M. Coimbra, Emilly Benevides, Renata da Silva Farias, Bruno C. N. R. da Silva, Sara Cloux, Vicente Perez-Munuzuri, Manuel Vera, Rodrigo Torres
Summary: In this study, the genetic diversity and structure of cobia populations in the Southwestern Atlantic were analyzed using mitochondrial DNA sequencing and microsatellite genotyping. The results showed high genetic diversity and structure in the Southwestern Atlantic population, with the Indian Ocean identified as the center of origin for this species' diversification. The study also revealed clear genetic differentiation between the Southwestern Atlantic and Northwestern Atlantic populations. These findings have significant implications for the management and conservation of cobia populations in the Atlantic Ocean.
FISHERIES OCEANOGRAPHY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Manuel Vera, Enric Aparicio, Sandra Heras, Alba Abras, Adrian Casanova, Maria-Ines Roldan, Jose-Luis Garcia-Marin
Summary: The European brown trout species has been relatively unaffected in the IUCN Red List, but anthropic impacts and introgressive hybridization from non-native Atlantic stocks have greatly damaged native populations in Mediterranean rivers. Climate change is expected to worsen this situation. This study investigates the effects of hatchery releases and climatic variables on introgression in brown trout populations in a Pyrenean river. Overall, introgressive hybridization was observed in all studied sites, with larger divergence among populations at tributaries compared to the main stem. It is recommended to involve regional social groups in citizen science programs to monitor the spread of non-native phenotypes and aid in the preservation and recovery of native populations.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Fisheries
Rose Ruiz Daniels, Richard S. S. Taylor, Diego Robledo, Daniel J. J. Macqueen
Summary: Single cell genomics is a rapidly advancing technology that measures the molecular characteristics of individual cells in target samples. It provides more biological information compared to traditional 'bulk' methods and has revolutionized our understanding of cellular biology in humans and model organisms. This review highlights the potential applications of single cell genomics in aquaculture research, discussing the challenges and solutions in its broad adoption. The review focuses on single cell transcriptomics, discussing considerations in experimental design and data analysis tailored to under-characterized aquaculture species.
REVIEWS IN AQUACULTURE
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Manuel Vera, Sophie B. Wilmes, Francesco Maroso, Miguel Hermida, Andres Blanco, Adrian Casanova, David Iglesias, Asuncion Cao, Sarah C. Culloty, Kate Mahony, Francis Orvain, Carmen Bouza, Peter E. Robins, Shelagh K. Malham, Sharon Lynch, Antonio Villalba, Paulino Martinez
Summary: Knowledge of fine-scale genetic structure is critical for conserving genetic resources. Significant genetic structure has been found in marine species despite no visible barriers to gene flow. The study focused on the common cockle and analyzed two contrasting regions: the highly fragmented British Isles and the putatively homogeneous Galicia. The analysis of SNP data confirmed previous findings, and identified physical barriers and abiotic environmental factors as the main drivers of genetic structure. The results have implications for management policies and sustainable use of cockle resources in these regions and across the species' distribution range.
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Luis A. Quintela, Juan J. Becerra, Ana I. Pena, Uxia Yanez, Paula R. Villamayor, Pablo Sanchez-Quinteiro, Paulino Martinez, Pedro G. Herradon
Summary: The commercial use of AI in rabbit farming is relatively recent and has been evolving. This review article highlights two important milestones: the introduction of biostimulation and the addition of GnRH analogues to induce ovulation. Biostimulation practically eliminates the use of hormones to synchronize heat with AI, while the vaginal administration of GnRH offers advantages in terms of health, animal welfare, and workforce. It has been approved by the EMA and might become the most widely used method.
WORLD RABBIT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Pauline Kamermans, Ainhoa Blanco, Pim van Dalen, Marc Engelsma, Nienke Bakker, Pascalle Jacobs, Marco Dubbeldam, Ines M. Sambade, Manuel Vera, Paulino Martinez
Summary: This study collected infected flat oysters (Ostrea edulis) with the pathogenic parasite Bonamia ostreae in the Dutch Delta area and successfully selected individuals with Bonamia resistance to produce Bonamia-free larvae. The results showed that it is possible to screen for individuals with resistance to Bonamia during the hatchery production of flat oysters. Evaluation: 8 points.
AQUATIC LIVING RESOURCES
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Thaissa D. Serrano, Diego H. M. D. Vieira, Larissa S. Pelegrini, Lucia V. V. Fragoso, Beatriz N. Agostinho, Manuel Vera, Fabio Porto-Foresti, Rodney K. De Azevedo, Vanessa D. Abdallah
Summary: This study aimed to characterize the L3 larval types of Hysterothylacium collected in Pomatomus saltatrix and Pagrus pagrus from the Brazilian coast. Hysterothylacium type V and type X larvae were found in P. saltatrix, while P. pagrus was only parasitized by type V larvae. Genetic analysis showed close relationships between Hysterothylacium types V and other related species. This study expands the knowledge of hosts and localities for Hysterothylacium.
ANAIS DA ACADEMIA BRASILEIRA DE CIENCIAS
(2023)
