scholarly journals Morphometric and Molecular Analysis of the Three Arbutus Species of Greece

2016 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 423-430
Author(s):  
Konstantinos Fotios BERTSOUKLIS ◽  
Maria PAPAFOTIOU
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Analysis ◽  
Genomic Dna ◽  
Genetic Similarity ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
Intermediate Form ◽  
Natural Hybrid ◽  
Arbitrary Primers ◽  
Medicinal Use ◽  
Of Greece

Arbutus andrachne, Arbutus unedo and Arbutus × andrachnoides found in the Greek macchia are promising species for reforestations, ornamental use, as well as for medicinal use and the food industry. Μorphological traits and molecular markers (RAPD) were used to identify and distinguish these Arbutus species to facilitate their exploitation. Since there are no descriptors established for Arbutus spp., 23 qualitative morphological characteristics of crown, foliage, bark, flowering, fruiting, and four quantitative morphological characteristics of leaf and fruit were selected and used to define differences and similarities between sampled individuals of A. andrachne, A. unedo and individuals with intermediate characteristics sampled as A. × andrachnoides. Twenty eight individuals representative of three Arbutus taxa were sampled in two typical macchia forest areas of the prefecture of Attica, Greece. Cluster analysis based on morphological characteristics separated the individuals in three distinct groups, and this was confirmed by molecular analysis. Τhe intermediate form was indicated as A. × andrachnoides, a natural hybrid of A. andrachne and A. unedo. Fifteen 10-mer oligonucleotide arbitrary primers used to amplify genomic DNA generated 166 reproducible polymorphic fragments, which revealed that A. × andrachnoides has higher degree of genetic similarity with A. andrachne than A. unedo. The applied morphometric characteristics are suggested as a basis to develop a complete list of discriminating descriptors for Arbutus genus.

A molecular analysis reveals hidden species diversity within the current concept of Russula maculata (Russulaceae, Basidiomycota)

Phytotaxa ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 270 (2) ◽  
pp. 71 ◽  
Author(s):  
SLAVOMÍR ADAMČÍK ◽  
MIROSLAV CABOŇ ◽  
URSULA EBERHARDT ◽  
MALKA SABA ◽  
FELIX HAMPE ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Species Diversity ◽  
Molecular Analysis ◽  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
Its Region ◽  
The Other ◽  
Deciduous Forests ◽  
European Species ◽  
Spore Ornamentation ◽  
Sister Clade ◽  
Broad Concept

The current generally accepted concept of Russula maculata defines the species by yellow-brownish spots on the basidiomata, an acrid taste, a yellow spore print and a red pileus. This concept was tested using collections originating from various geographical areas mainly in Europe. Analyses of the ITS region suggested that there were three species within this broad concept. One of them, R. maculata, was identified based on the sequence from the epitype. Two other species, R. nympharum and R. sp., are described here as newly identified species. The European species R. maculata and R. nympharum grow in deciduous forests, are similar in their field aspect and are distinctly different in micro-morphological characteristics of spores, pleurocystidia and pileipellis. An Asian species, R. sp., is associated with pine and has smaller basidiomata and spores. These three species form the R. maculata complex and represent the sister clade to the R. globispora complex. This clade consists of species also characterized by a yellow-brownish context discolouration but with a different type of spore ornamentation. All of the other tested species had an acrid taste and yellow spore print but did not have a conspicuous yellow-brownish context discolouration and were placed in various unrelated clades.

scholarly journals Optimization of Cultural Conditions for Solid State Fermentation of Amylase Production by Aspergillus species

2013 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-74
Author(s):  
Bina Gautam ◽  
Tika B Karki ◽  
Om Prakash Panta
Keyword(s):  
Solid State ◽  
Rice Bran ◽  
Solid State Fermentation ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
Amylolytic Enzyme ◽  
Cultural Conditions ◽  
Amylase Production ◽  
Selection Of

Amylase is an amylolytic enzyme used in food industry which is generally produced by Aspergillus spp. under solid state fermentation. The present study is concerned with the isolation, screening and selection of suitable strains of Aspergillus spp. and optimization of cultural conditions for the biosynthesis of amylase. Rice and wheat brans were used as substrates which are readily available inexpensive raw materials for amylase production. From 85 samples of rice and wheat grains, 55 colonies obtained on potato dextrose agar (PDA) were suspected to be Aspergillus oryzae and only 35 colonies possessed the morphological characteristics similar to that of A. oryzae indicating the isolates were most likely the strains of A. oryzae. Of all the fungal isolates of Aspergillus spps., Asp.31 gave maximum production of amylase (720.782 IUgds-1) in solid state fermentation media. This strain was selected as a parental strain for optimization for cultural conditions. The obtained data were analyzed using SPSS- 11.5 program. Of all the substrates (rice bran, wheat bran and their mixture), rice bran was the best for producing amylase of highest activity 611.614 IUgds-1.The highest enzyme activity of 698.749 IUgds-1 was observed at 50% initial moisture level of the substrate. The optimum temperature was 25°C for producing the crude amylase enzyme with amylase activity of 577.757 IUgds-1. Nepal Journal of Science and Technology Vol. 14, No. 1 (2013) 67-74 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/njst.v14i1.8924

Does the genetic variability of Phragmites australis (Cav.) Trin. ex Steud determine the spatial distribution of the species?

2018 ◽  
Vol 47 (4) ◽  
pp. 405-414
Author(s):  
Dariusz Świerk ◽  
Michał Krzyżaniak ◽  
Tomasz Kosiada ◽  
Piotr Urbański ◽  
Jolanta Behnke-Borowczyk
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Similarity ◽  
Genetic Factors ◽  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
Common Reed ◽  
Habitat Requirements ◽  
High Tolerance ◽  
Habitat Conditions ◽  
Anthropogenic Substrates ◽  
Reed Plants ◽  
The Common

Abstract This paper is an attempt to answer the question whether common reed specimens growing in a particular habitat are genetically related. We have tried to identify groups of plants homogeneous in terms of habitat requirements and genetic similarity. Our objective was also to answer the question whether habitat conditions can affect the morphological characteristics of plants. Plants and bottom sediments were collected from 40 sites in central Poland, which differ in soil moisture and the degree of urbanization. Our research and analysis confirm the hypothesis to a certain extent. During the study, we identified three groups of plants homogeneous in terms of habitat and genetic factors (CVA model), which constitute 20% of all examined plants. In our opinion, further research is required on a larger population of P. australis in a larger area. The research revealed that plants growing in moist and wet areas were characterized by higher content of chlorophyll in leaves, longer stems as well as thicker and wider laminae. The common reed plants preferred anthropogenic substrates, which did not contain many nutrients, but were abundant in calcium. Our study confirmed the high tolerance of P. australis to soil salinity.

scholarly journals Two newly recorded invasive alien ascidians (Chordata, Tunicata, Ascidiacea) based on morphological and molecular phylogenetic analysis in Korea

Zootaxa ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 3368 (1) ◽  
pp. 211 ◽  
Author(s):  
JOOYEON PYO ◽  
TAEKJUN LEE ◽  
SOOK SHIN
Keyword(s):  
Invasive Species ◽  
Phylogenetic Analysis ◽  
Molecular Analysis ◽  
Phylogenetic Relationships ◽  
18S Rdna ◽  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
Korea Strait ◽  
Molecular Phylogenetic ◽  
Distinct Features ◽  
First Time

We report five alien ascidians with some distinct features that were investigated from August 2009 to October 2011 in Korea, among which Ascidiella aspersa (Müller, 1776) belonging to family Ascidiidae of order Phlebobranchia and Molgula manhattensis (De Kay, 1843) belonging to family Molgulidae of order Stolidobranchia are newly discovered invasive species. These ascidians were identified and their phylogenetic relationships were clarified through molecular analysis using about 680 bp of nuclear 18S rDNA and about 670 bp of mt-COI genes along with detailed morphological characteristics, and reported for the first time in Korea. It was discovered that A. aspersa was widespread three coastlines of Korea except Jeju Island, and M. manhattensis first found in Mokpo, Gunsan, and Incheon in June 2010 extended into Busan of Korea Strait in 2011.

Molecular analysis of the neurogenic locus mastermind of Drosophila melanogaster.

Genetics ◽  
1988 ◽  
Vol 118 (3) ◽  
pp. 483-497
Author(s):  
B Yedvobnick ◽  
D Smoller ◽  
P Young ◽  
D Mills
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Analysis ◽  
Genomic Dna ◽  
Transcriptional Activity ◽  
Chromosome Breakage ◽  
P Element ◽  
Minimal Size ◽  
Position Effects ◽  
P Elements ◽  
Preliminary Study ◽  
Element Sequence

Abstract The neurogenic loci comprise a small group of genes which are required for proper division between the neural and epidermal pathways of differentiation within the neuroectoderm. Loss of neurogenic gene function results in the misrouting of prospective epidermal cells into neuroblasts. A molecular analysis of the neurogenic locus mastermind (mam) has been initiated through transposon tagging with P elements. Employing the Harwich strain as the source of P in a hybrid dysgenesis screen, 6000 chromosomes were tested for the production of lethal mam alleles and eight mutations were isolated. The mam region is the site of residence of a P element in Harwich which forms the focus of a chromosome breakage hotspot. Hybrid dysgenic induced mam alleles elicit cuticular and neural abnormalities typical of the neurogenic phenotype, and in five of the eight cases the mutants appear to retain a P element in the cytogenetic region (50CD) of mam. Utilizing P element sequence as probe, mam region genomic DNA was cloned and used to initiate a chromosome walk extending over 120 kb. The physical breakpoints associated with the hybrid dysgenic alleles fall within a 60-kb genomic segment, predicting this as the minimal size of the mam locus barring position effects. The locus contains a high density of repeated elements of two classes; opa (CAX)n and (dC-dA)n.(dG-dT)n. A preliminary study of the transcriptional activity of the mam region is presented.

Genetic variability of Indonesian landraces of Vigna subterranea: Morphological characteristics and molecular analysis using SSR markers

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (9) ◽  
Author(s):  
MUHAMMAD FAUZAN FARID ALHAMDI ◽  
Asep Setiawan ◽  
Satriyas Ilyas ◽  
Wai Kuan Ho
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Variability ◽  
Ssr Markers ◽  
Molecular Analysis ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Leaf Shape ◽  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
Bambara Groundnut ◽  
Vigna Subterranea ◽  
Alternative Source ◽  
Randomized Block Design

Abstract. Alhamdi MFF, Setiawan A, Ilyas S, Ho WK. 2020. Genetic variability of Indonesian landraces of Vigna subterranea: The morphological characteristics and molecular analysis using SSR markers. Biodiversitas 21: 3929-3937. Bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc.) is a potential grain, which can be considered as an alternative source of protein and carbohydrate. Due to unavailability of commercial bambara groundut cultivar in Indonesia, the characterization of bambara groundnut landraces is an important step before developing cultivar with traits of interest. The objective of the research was to access genetic variability of Indonesian landraces of bambara groundnut with different seed coat colors based on morphological and molecular markers. The experiment was arranged as split-plot in a complete randomized block design with the main plot was cultivation methods and the sub plot was landraces. There were differences in leaf shape and pod shape among the landraces. There were two main clusters of Indonesian landraces of bambara groundnut with 88.28% similarity. The first cluster was Cream, Brown Sumedang, Black Sumedang and Black Tasikmalaya, and the second cluster was Black Sukabumi, Brown Gresik, Black Madura, and Black Gresik. The result based on SSR marker with capillary electrophoresis indicated Black Gresik and Black Madura landraces were different from other Indonesian landraces.  Cream Sumedang or Brown Sumedang from the first cluster and Black Gresik or Brown Gresik from the second cluster have the farthest distances for developing improved variety of bambara groundnut.

scholarly journals A first record of Pestalotiopsis clavispora in Argan mass cutting propagation: Prevalence, prevention and consequences for plant production

2011 ◽  
Vol 90 (3) ◽  
pp. 117-120
Author(s):  
Mustapha Bakry ◽  
Guy Bussières ◽  
Mohammed S. Lamhamedi ◽  
Hank A. Margolis ◽  
Debra C. Stowe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Success Rate ◽  
Molecular Analysis ◽  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
First Record ◽  
Plant Production ◽  
Mass Propagation ◽  
Cutting Propagation ◽  
Apical Buds ◽  
First Time

A trial involving the mass propagation of Argania spinosa cuttings was established following two protocols: in mini-bouturathèques without mist and in a greenhouse under mist. Symptoms of petiole necrosis, foliar yellowing and abundant black acervuli were observed under both protocols. These symptoms were responsible for a 90% mortality rate in the mini-bouturathèques while under the mist treatment premature fatal necrosis of the apical buds resulted in 100% mortality. The disease’s causal agent, Pestalotiopsis clavispora, was identified on the basis of its morphological characteristics and by molecular analysis. Alternating weekly treatments of systemic and contact fungicides resulted in a 41% success rate in controlling this pathogen, described for the first time on argan cuttings.

scholarly journals Deteksi dan analisis sekuen gen inhibitor proteinase pada beberapa klon kakao harapan tahan penggerek buah kakao dari Sulawesi Selatan Detection and sequence analysis of proteinase inhibitor gene in cacao clones putatively cacao pod borer-tolerant from South Sulawesi

2016 ◽  
Vol 72 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdul Mollah S. JAYA ◽  
Hajrial ASWIDINNOOR ◽  
Djoko SANTOSO
Keyword(s):  
Sequence Analysis ◽  
Proteinase Inhibitor ◽  
Genomic Dna ◽  
Genetic Similarity ◽  
Sequence Analyses ◽  
South Sulawesi ◽  
Pod Borer ◽  
Special Programs ◽  
Pcr Products ◽  
Alignment Analysis

Summary Cacao is socially and economically an important commodity for Indonesia, in which the cacao plantations have been challenged with a threatening pest, cacao pod borer (CPB). This research aimed to identify and clone PIN (proteinase inhibitor), a gene carrying resistance of plant to some chewing pests like CPB. The methodology included several experiments. Detection of PIN in cacao was done by PCR using PIN-specific heterologous primers and cacao genomic DNA as templates. Cloning vector pGEM-T was utilized to clone the PCR products. Sequence analysis was conducted with BlastX and Blast Special programs from NCBI. Alignment analysis to determine genetic similarity was performed with ClustalW from EBI. Thirteen of the 18 clones tested were detected to have PIN homologs. Two DNA fragments from cacao clones putatively tolerant to CPB, MJ-1 and LW-1, were sequenced. One of them, MJ-1 was cloned. Sequence analyses of the fragments of both cacao clones, indicated that they have PIN homologs and a very closed genetic relation with 96% level of similarity. Ringkasan Kakao adalah komoditas yang secara sosial maupun ekonomi penting bagi Indonesia, dimana perkebunan kakao menghadapi masalah serius hamapenggerek buah kakao (PBK). Penelitian ini bertujuan mengidentifikasi dan mengklon PIN (inhibitor proteinase), gen yang membawa sifat ketahanan tanaman terhadap hama ulat seperti PBK. Metodologinya terdiri dari beberapa percobaan. Deteksi PIN di dalam kakao dikerjakan dengan PCR menggunakan primer heterologous yang spesifik terhadap PIN dan DNA genomik kakao sebagai templetnya. Vektor kloning pGEM-T digunakan untuk mengklon produk PCR. Analisis sekuen dilakukan dengan program BlastX dan Blast spesial dari NCBI. Analisis penjajaran (alignment) untuk menentukan kemiripan genetik menggunakan program ClustalW dari EBI. Tiga belas dari 18 klon kakao yang diuji  menunjukkan adanya  homolog  PIN. Dua DNA fragmen dari klon harapan tahan, MJ-1 dan LW-1, telah ditentukan sekuen nukleotidanya. Satu diantara-nya, MJ-1 berhasil diklon. Analisis sekuen  kedua klon tersebut menunjukkan identitas sebagai homolog PIN dan keduanya memiliki kemiripan genetik yang tinggi.

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