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Assessment of shared alleles in drought-associated candidate genes among southern California white oak species (Quercus sect. Quercus)
BACKGROUND: Hybridization and introgression are common phenomena among oak species. These processes can be beneficial by introducing favorable genetic variants …
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Genetic diversity and population structure analyses of Plectranthus edulis (Vatke) Agnew collections from diverse agro-ecologies in Ethiopia using newly developed EST-SSRs marker system
BACKGROUND: Plectranthus edulis (Vatke) Agnew (locally known as Ethiopian dinich or Ethiopian potato) is one of the most economically important …
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Genetic characterization of inbred lines from Shaan A and B groups for identifying loci associated with maize grain yield
Increasing grain yield is a primary objective of maize breeding. Dissecting the genetic architecture of grain yield furthers genetic improvements …
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Genetic variation and structure of maize populations from Saoura and Gourara oasis in Algerian Sahara
BACKGROUND: The ability of maize populations/landraces to tolerate drastically extreme environments over the past four centuries in Algeria leads to …
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Development of SNP assays for hessian fly response genes, Hfr-1 and Hfr-2, for marker-assisted selection in wheat breeding
BACKGROUND: The Hessian fly response genes, Hfr-1 and Hfr-2, have been reported to be significantly induced in a Hessian fly …
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Genetic etiologies of the electrical status epilepticus during slow wave sleep: systematic review
BACKGROUND: Electrical status epilepticus during slow-wave sleep (ESESS) which is also known as continuous spike-wave of slow sleep (CSWSS) is …
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Assessment of genetic diversity in Vigna unguiculata L. (Walp) accessions using inter-simple sequence repeat (ISSR) and start codon targeted (SCoT) polymorphic markers
BACKGROUND: Assessment of genetic diversity of Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp (cowpea) accessions using informative molecular markers is imperative for their …
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Whole genome population genetics analysis of Sudanese goats identifies regions harboring genes associated with major traits
Sudan is endowed with a variety of indigenous goat breeds which are used for meat and milk production and which …
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Genetic structure and relationships within and between cultivated and wild korarima [Aframomum corrorima (Braun) P.C.M. Jansen] in Ethiopia as revealed by simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers
BACKGROUND: Korarima [Aframomum corrorima (Braun) P.C.M. Jansen] is a spice crop native to Ethiopia. Understanding the extent and partitioning of …
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Identifying highly informative genetic markers for quantification of ancestry proportions in crossbred sheep populations: implications for choosing optimum levels of admixture
Understanding the relationship between genetic admixture and performances is crucial for the success of crossbreeding programs. Use of small sets …
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Investigating knockdown resistance (kdr) mechanism against pyrethroids/DDT in the malaria vector Anopheles funestus across Africa
BACKGROUND: Understanding the molecular basis of insecticide resistance is key to improve the surveillance and monitoring of malaria vector populations …
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Dynamics in multiplicity of Plasmodium falciparum infection among children with asymptomatic malaria in central Ghana
BACKGROUND: The determinants of malaria parasite virulence is not entirely known, but the outcome of malaria infection (asymptomatic or symptomatic) …
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Association between serotonin transporter gene polymorphisms and increased suicidal risk among HIV positive patients in Uganda
Persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) are at an increased risk of suicide. Increased suicidal risk is a predictor of future …
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Large-scale mitochondrial DNA analysis of native honey bee Apis mellifera populations reveals a new African subgroup private to the South West Indian Ocean islands
BACKGROUND: The South West Indian Ocean (SWIO) archipelagos and Madagascar constitute a hotspot of biodiversity with a high rate of …
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FecX Bar a Novel BMP15 mutation responsible for prolificacy and female sterility in Tunisian Barbarine Sheep
Naturally occurring mutations in growth and differentiation factor 9 (GDF9) or bone morphogenetic protein 15 (BMP15) genes are associated with …
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Whole genome scan reveals the genetic signature of African Ankole cattle breed and potential for higher quality beef
BACKGROUND: Africa is home to numerous cattle breeds whose diversity has been shaped by subtle combinations of human and natural …
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MicroRNA-146a rs2910164 is associated with severe preeclampsia in Black South African women on HAART
BACKGROUND: South African (SA) Black women have a high prevalence of preeclampsia and HIV, both conditions associated with increased inflammation. …
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Fat mass and obesity associated (FTO) gene influences skeletal muscle phenotypes in non-resistance trained males and elite rugby playing position
FTO gene variants have been associated with obesity phenotypes in sedentary and obese populations, but rarely with skeletal muscle and …