Genetic diversity
View article: RELACIÓN ENTRE EL RENDIMIENTO FENOTÍPICO Y GENÉTICO DE PROGENIES Y CLONES DE Eucalyptus urophylla
RELACIÓN ENTRE EL RENDIMIENTO FENOTÍPICO Y GENÉTICO DE PROGENIES Y CLONES DE Eucalyptus urophylla Open
This set of SAS scripts implements mixed-model analyses for clonal and progeny trials of Eucalyptus established across multiple sites in southeastern Mexico. The codes estimate variance components, evaluate genotype × environment …
View article: Environmental and physiological determinants of growth and phytochemical variation in Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa): A review
Environmental and physiological determinants of growth and phytochemical variation in Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa): A review Open
Purpose: Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia, widely used for traditional and emerging therapeutic purposes. This review investigates the environmental and physiological determinants of phytochemical va…
View article: Reassessing Viral Origins: From Escaped Genes to Degenerated Microbes
Reassessing Viral Origins: From Escaped Genes to Degenerated Microbes Open
Three main hypotheses have been proposed to explain the origin of viruses: the exogenisation (escape) hypothesis, suggesting that mobile genetic elements gained infectivity and autonomy; the degeneration hypothesis, proposing that viruses …
View article: Seasonal Variation in Bacterial Load and Genetic Diversity in Groundwater from Aïn Tawjdate, Morocco
Seasonal Variation in Bacterial Load and Genetic Diversity in Groundwater from Aïn Tawjdate, Morocco Open
Groundwater represents an essential resource for domestic and agricultural use, and its physicochemical and microbiological quality directly affects public health. This study assessed the bacteriological quality of untreated well water in …
View article: Life history and infection susceptibility parameters of Drosophila species reared on a common diet
Life history and infection susceptibility parameters of Drosophila species reared on a common diet Open
The fruit fly Drosophila is a powerful model organism for many biological questions. While Drosophila melanogaster has been the most widely used species owing to its versatile genetic tools, comparative studies also take advantage of the r…
View article: Diversidad y aprovechamiento de especies vegetales y animales en traspatios de Nunkiní, Campeche, México
Diversidad y aprovechamiento de especies vegetales y animales en traspatios de Nunkiní, Campeche, México Open
Introduction. In rural areas, backyard agricultural production satisfies part os the food needs of families, provides health benefits, and contributes to the conservation of biological diversity of plants and animals. Objective. To quantif…
View article: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Genetic Evolution of Rat Hepatitis E Virus in Small Mammals from Southwestern Yunnan, China
Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Genetic Evolution of Rat Hepatitis E Virus in Small Mammals from Southwestern Yunnan, China Open
Rat hepatitis E virus (rat HEV, Rocahepevirus genotype C1) represents a potential zoonotic threat, but its epidemiological and evolutionary characteristics in small mammals remain poorly understood, especially in regions with complex geogr…
View article: Entomological surveillance for bluetongue virus in Poland: late-season activity and abundance of <i>Culicoides</i> vectors in 2024
Entomological surveillance for bluetongue virus in Poland: late-season activity and abundance of <i>Culicoides</i> vectors in 2024 Open
Introduction This study focused on the seasonal activity and species diversity of Culicoides biting midges collected from 11 locations along the western border of Poland and major livestock transit routes, and included screening for blueto…
View article: Connectivity among leatherback turtle populations in the Indian Ocean and West Pacific: a new management unit proposed in Sumatra, Indonesia
Connectivity among leatherback turtle populations in the Indian Ocean and West Pacific: a new management unit proposed in Sumatra, Indonesia Open
Leatherback turtles ( Dermochelys coriacea ) are highly migratory and globally distributed, yet exhibit low overall genetic diversity. Currently, the species is divided into seven Regional Management Units (RMUs), and significant gaps rema…
View article: Genetic Diversity of Rice Bacterial Leaf Blight Pathogen, Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae in Godavari Zone of Andhra Pradesh, India
Genetic Diversity of Rice Bacterial Leaf Blight Pathogen, Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae in Godavari Zone of Andhra Pradesh, India Open
Bacterial leaf blight (BLB), caused by Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae (Xoo), is one of the major biotic constraints limiting yields in paddy in Andhra Pradesh. The present study was conducted at ANGRAU – Regional Agricultural Research Stati…
View article: Genetic diversity analysis of Atriplex halimus ecotypes from western Algeria using isoenzyme markers
Genetic diversity analysis of Atriplex halimus ecotypes from western Algeria using isoenzyme markers Open
In arid and semi-arid regions, Atriplex species constitute excellent forage for livestock, especially during droughts. Due to their hardiness, palatability, and edibility, as well as their richness in proteins. Equipped with a very signifi…
View article: Evaluation of Yield and Wilt Tolerance Performance of Some Tomato Genotypes Using Multivariate Analysis
Evaluation of Yield and Wilt Tolerance Performance of Some Tomato Genotypes Using Multivariate Analysis Open
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) is an economically important and nutritionally rich crop, serving as a key source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Enhancing genetic potential is essential to improve yield, disease resistance, and …
View article: High-Resolution Genomic Modeling of the Out-of-Africa Human Expansion
High-Resolution Genomic Modeling of the Out-of-Africa Human Expansion Open
The Out-of-Africa migration stands as a pivotal event in human prehistory, shaping the genetic landscape of present-day global populations. While the broad contours of this expansion are well-established, conventional genomic analyses ofte…
View article: Phylogenetic insights derived from six Xanthomonas draft genomes sequences associated with bacterial spot disease in Turkey
Phylogenetic insights derived from six Xanthomonas draft genomes sequences associated with bacterial spot disease in Turkey Open
Xanthomonas spp. are increasingly recognized as a global threat to agriculture, impacting a broad range of economically important crops. We report the whole genome sequences of six Xanthomonas strains isolated from tomato and pepper plants…
View article: Cultivation and characterization of halophilic archaea from Moroccan Atlantic salterns: insights into diversity and bioactive potential
Cultivation and characterization of halophilic archaea from Moroccan Atlantic salterns: insights into diversity and bioactive potential Open
This study provides the first culture-based survey of archaeal diversity in Moroccan Atlantic solar salterns (Oualidia and Khenifiss), using sediment samples collected across a gradient of moderate to extreme salinities (16.7–29.2% w/v) an…
View article: Diversity assessment of small bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L. var muricata) genotypes based on phytochemical and quality traits using multivariate statistics
Diversity assessment of small bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L. var muricata) genotypes based on phytochemical and quality traits using multivariate statistics Open
Momordica charantia var. muricata, being a small-fruited variant of the commercial large-fruited bitter gourd, has been exploited less with respect to its biochemical and antioxidant properties. However, given its immense potential as a cr…
View article: High-Resolution Genomic Modeling of the Out-of-Africa Human Expansion
High-Resolution Genomic Modeling of the Out-of-Africa Human Expansion Open
The Out-of-Africa migration stands as a pivotal event in human prehistory, shaping the genetic landscape of present-day global populations. While the broad contours of this expansion are well-established, conventional genomic analyses ofte…
View article: Phylogenomic diversity of clinical <i>Saccharomyces cerevisiae</i> and the prevalence of probiotic-derived isolates in a tertiary care center in Hungary
Phylogenomic diversity of clinical <i>Saccharomyces cerevisiae</i> and the prevalence of probiotic-derived isolates in a tertiary care center in Hungary Open
Saccharomyces cerevisiae is traditionally considered a non-pathogenic microbe; however, recent evidence has established its role as an opportunistic fungal pathogen. The probiotic subtype, var. “ boulardii ,” is widely administered for the…
View article: Caracterización morfométrica de colonias de Apis mellifera en Guatemala: evidencia de hibridación altitudinal
Caracterización morfométrica de colonias de Apis mellifera en Guatemala: evidencia de hibridación altitudinal Open
Beekeeping in Guatemala is predominantly sedentary and low-tech, heavily relying on honey production. This study assessed the morphotypic diversity of Apis mellifera colonies across different regions of the country, aiming to identify hybr…
View article: Phenotypic and genotypic variability in the Snowtrout <Schizothorax richardsonii> (Cypriniformes: Cyprinidae) wild populations from central Himalayan tributaries of the Ganga River basin
Phenotypic and genotypic variability in the Snowtrout (Cypriniformes: Cyprinidae) wild populations from central Himalayan tributaries of the Ganga River basin Open
Schizothorax richardsonii (Gray, 1832), commonly known as Snowtrout, is widely distributed in the Himalayan region of India, particularly in the Ganga River basin tributaries, including Mandakini, Nandakini Pindar, and Alaknanda. Habitat i…
View article: Molecular epidemiology and genetic diversity of human metapneumovirus among hospitalized children in Saudi Arabia during the COVID-19 era
Molecular epidemiology and genetic diversity of human metapneumovirus among hospitalized children in Saudi Arabia during the COVID-19 era Open
View article: Unraveling the Early Peopling of the World: A Genomic Diffusion Model
Unraveling the Early Peopling of the World: A Genomic Diffusion Model Open
The reconstruction of early human migration patterns is a cornerstone of understanding global human genetic diversity and cultural development. Traditional archaeological and anthropological methods have provided invaluable insights, yet o…
View article: Role of Rychc gene diversity in the resistance of wild potato relative Solanum chacoense to potato virus Y
Role of Rychc gene diversity in the resistance of wild potato relative Solanum chacoense to potato virus Y Open
View article: Evaluating the early diversification of Yersinia pestis and its phylogeographic expansion over 96 years of evolution in Madagascar
Evaluating the early diversification of Yersinia pestis and its phylogeographic expansion over 96 years of evolution in Madagascar Open
Madagascar is the most plague-affected country globally, yet the phylogenetic diversity of Yersinia pestis in this country remains insufficiently characterized. In this study, we analyzed whole-genome sequences of 614 Y. pestis strains, wi…
View article: Evaluation of clinical, analytical, and genotyping performance of Hex L1 real-time PCR coupled with high-resolution melting curve analysis for fowl adenovirus outbreak investigation in Morocco
Evaluation of clinical, analytical, and genotyping performance of Hex L1 real-time PCR coupled with high-resolution melting curve analysis for fowl adenovirus outbreak investigation in Morocco Open
Fowl adenoviruses (FAdVs) are widespread viruses in poultry populations, responsible for several severe diseases, including Inclusion Body Hepatitis (IBH), Adenoviral Gizzard Erosion (AGE), and Hepatitis-Hydropericardium Syndrome (HHP). Th…
View article: Identification of Potential Vectors and Species Density of Tsetse Fly, Prevalence, and Genetic Diversity of Drug-Resistant Trypanosomes in Kenya
Identification of Potential Vectors and Species Density of Tsetse Fly, Prevalence, and Genetic Diversity of Drug-Resistant Trypanosomes in Kenya Open
Tsetse flies are major vectors of trypanosomes in Sub-Saharan Africa, posing risks to livestock and human health. This study investigated the diversity, distribution, and infection rates of tsetse species, as well as the genetic diversity …
View article: Haplotype‐Resolved Genome Assembly and Population Genomics Reveal Evolutionary History and Agronomic Traits of Mulberry
Haplotype‐Resolved Genome Assembly and Population Genomics Reveal Evolutionary History and Agronomic Traits of Mulberry Open
Mulberry is a representative economic tree species valued for both poverty alleviation and medicinal use. To advance the understanding of mulberry genomics and demography, we assembled high‐quality haploid genomes of two widely cultivated …
View article: Unraveling the Early Peopling of the World: A Genomic Diffusion Model
Unraveling the Early Peopling of the World: A Genomic Diffusion Model Open
The reconstruction of early human migration patterns is a cornerstone of understanding global human genetic diversity and cultural development. Traditional archaeological and anthropological methods have provided invaluable insights, yet o…
View article: Population structure and genetic diversity of cowpea germplasm from Senegal in light of a global panel
Population structure and genetic diversity of cowpea germplasm from Senegal in light of a global panel Open
Characterizing the genetic diversity of crop germplasm is essential for its effective use in breeding programs. In this study, we genotyped 95 cowpea ( Vigna unguiculata ) accessions from Senegal, including cultivated, intermediate, and wi…
View article: Genomic ancestry and adaptive signatures in the indigenous Hetian cattle from Xinjiang Province of China revealed by whole-genome sequencing
Genomic ancestry and adaptive signatures in the indigenous Hetian cattle from Xinjiang Province of China revealed by whole-genome sequencing Open
Background Cattle domestication and subsequent breed formation have profoundly shaped agricultural economies and ecological adaptation worldwide. Among these, Chinese indigenous breeds exhibit extensive phenotypic diversity driven by compl…