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Rare Genetic Disorders Advancements in Diagnosis and Treatment
This book introduces different Rare Genetic Disorders (RGDs), and challenges in their diagnosis. The chapters of the book discuss the emerging...
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DNA methylation modulated genetic variant effect on gene transcriptional regulation
BackgroundExpression quantitative trait locus (eQTL) analysis has emerged as an important tool in elucidating the link between genetic variants and...
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Genetic Model Organisms
Model organisms are non-human species used for studying biological processes in laboratories. They are selected based on advantageous properties such...
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Genetic Interaction, Epistasis, Modifiers
Biological processes in an organism are interconnected and regulated by a network of genes. Therefore, the genetic dissection of their functional...
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Wheat Genetic Resources
In order to continue humanity, we need to feed the growing population and practice agriculture in harmony with the changing environmental conditions....
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QTL detection for rice grain storage protein content and genetic effect verifications
Rice grain quality is a multifarious attribute mainly governed by multiple nutritional factors. Grain protein is the central component of rice grain...
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Genetic parameters, genetic trends and correlated responses of growth traits considering maternal ability in Nelore cattle
The growth of Nelore cattle was analysed considering the following performance parameters; the effect of the calving order of cows on the phenotypic...
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Genetic Studies on Behavior
Animal behavior is one of the most complex phenomena in biology. Understanding the cellular and molecular basis of behavior is one of the critical...
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Detecting the effect of genetic diversity on brain composition in an Alzheimer’s disease mouse model
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is broadly characterized by neurodegeneration, pathology accumulation, and cognitive decline. There is considerable...
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Genetic analysis and exploration of major effect QTLs underlying oil content in peanut
Key messageAhyHOF1 , likely encoding a WRI1 transcription factor, plays critical roles in peanut oil synthesis.
AbstractAlthough increasing the oil...
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Introduction to Rare Genetic Disorders
Rare genetic disorders are a group of diseases that are caused by changes in a person’s genes. These changes can be inherited from parents or occur...
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Genetic Improvement and Variability
Horsegram has wide genetic variability including variability in the seed colour. Significant variability for various morphological traits, namely,...
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Genetic Resources of Seed Spices
India is a major producer, consumer, and exporter of seed spices in the world. The major seed spices, namely, coriander, cumin, fennel, and...
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Conservation Approaches of Plant Genetic Resources
The vast pool of biodiversity and genetic variation among plant species and its indubitable role in selection and crop improvement have prompted a...
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Genetic correlations of direct and indirect genetic components of social dominance with fitness and morphology traits in cattle
BackgroundWithin the same species, individuals show marked variation in their social dominance. Studies on a handful of populations have indicated...
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Genetic Markers and Biotechnology
Genetic diversity studies have immense importance as it provides information for selection of suitable genotype for hybridization. Cowpea is a...
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Effect of a suitable treatment period on the genetic transformation efficiency of the plant leaf disc method
BackgroundAgrobacterium tumefaciens- mediated leaf disc genetic transformation is an important way to achieve transgenics or gene editing. Ensuring...
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Genetic Diversity Assessment in Vegetable Crops
Genetic diversity plays a significant role in the improvement of the fruits and vegetables. Vegetables are the major sources of vitamins, proteins,...
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The effect of environmental factors on the genetic differentiation of Cucurbita ficifolia populations based on whole-genome resequencing
BackgroundCucurbita ficifolia is one of the squash species most resistant to fungal pathogens, and has especially high resistance to melon Fusarium...
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Implications of accounting for marker-based population structure in the quantitative genetic evaluation of genetic parameters related to growth and wood properties in Norway spruce
BackgroundForest geneticists typically use provenances to account for population differences in their improvement schemes; however, the historical...
