bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Characterization of 15 tetranucleotide microsatellite markers in the ringtail (Bassariscus astutus)
Authors: SCHWEIZER RENA M. , ROEMER GARY W. , POLLINGER JOHN P. , WAYNE ROBERT K. 
Published: January 2009

AbstractWe characterized 15 polymorphic tetranucleotide microsatellite markers for the ringtail, Bassariscus astutus. We tested these loci in 21 individuals captured in Arizona and Texas and found six to 19 alleles per locus. Observed and expected heterozygosities ranged from 0.381 to 1.000 and from 0.381 to 0.941, respectively. All loci were in Hardy–Weinberg equilibrium, and none were in linkage disequilibrium. These markers may be used to investigate population genetics and mating patterns in this species.
Development and characterization of eight polymorphic microsatellite markers for Daphnia atkinsoni (Crustacea: Ctenodaphnia)
Authors: ORTELLS R. , VAN HOUDT J. K. J. , GELDOF S. , DE MEESTER L. , MERGEAY J. 
Published: January 2009

AbstractA microsatellite‐enriched genomic library was developed for the water flea Daphnia atkinsoni Baird, 1859, a dominant species of intermittent wetlands in Europe. Eight polymorphic microsatellite markers were successfully optimized. Characterization of 77 individuals from Belgium and Spain showed moderate (in the former) to high (in the latter) levels of polymorphism with two to 11 alleles per locus and an observed heterozygosity ranging from 0 to 0.87. Some of these microsatellite markers were successfully amplified in three other Daphnia species (D. magna n = 4, D. similis n = 6; D. obtusa n = 6).
Twenty‐four microsatellite markers for the aflatoxin‐producing fungus Aspergillus flavus
Authors: GRUBISHA L. C. , COTTY P. J. 
Published: January 2009

Abstract Aspergillus flavus infects both plants and humans and contaminates diverse agricultural crops with aflatoxins, highly carcinogenic fungal metabolites. We describe 24 microsatellite markers developed to assess genetic diversity and recombination within and between three vegetative compatibility groups (VCGs) of Aspergillus flavus. These loci are polymorphic within at least one VCG or between VCGs. For loci polymorphic across all three VCGs, the number of alleles ranged from two to 19. These markers will be useful for genetic studies of this economically important pathogen.
Development of 10 polymorphic microsatellite loci isolated from the mountain beaver, Aplodontia rufa rufa (Rafinesque)
Authors: PIAGGIO ANTOINETTE J. , NEUBAUM MELISSA A. , YUEH HESTHER , RITLAND CAROL E. , JOHNSTON JOHN J. , PERKINS SUSAN L. 
Published: January 2009

AbstractWe developed 10 microsatellite markers for the mountain beaver, Aplodontia rufa rufa. In three populations of A. r. rufa, the number of alleles for these loci ranged from monomorphic to nine. Average observed heterozygosities in these populations ranged from 0.29 to 0.60. We also tested previously published markers from the endangered subspecies A. r. nigra in A. r. rufa populations.
GeneticStudio: a suite of programs for spatial analysis of genetic‐marker data
Authors: DYER RODNEY J. 
Published: January 2009

AbstractThe analysis of genetic marker data is increasingly being conducted in the context of the spatial arrangement of strata (e.g. populations) necessitating a more flexible set of analysis tools. GeneticStudio consists of four interacting programs: (i) Geno a spreadsheet‐like interface for the analysis of spatially explicit marker‐based genetic variation; (ii) Graph software for the analysis of Population Graph and network topologies, (iii) Manteller, a general purpose for matrix analysis program; and (iv) SNPFinder, a program for identifying single nucleotide polymorphisms. The GeneticStudio suite is available as source code as well as binaries for OSX and Windows and is distributed under the GNU General Public License.
Isolation and characterization of 10 MHC Class I‐associated microsatellite loci in tammar wallaby (Macropus eugenii)
Authors: CHENG YUANYUAN , WAKEFIELD MATTHEW , SIDDLE HANNAH V. , COGGILL PENNY C. , HERBERT CATHY A. , BECK STEPHAN , BELOV KATHERINE , ELDRIDGE MARK D. B. 
Published: January 2009

AbstractThe major histocompatibility complex (MHC) contain genes which play a key role in immune response and mate choice, and are therefore of functional importance to molecular ecologists. Here we describe the design of 10 MHC Class I‐associated microsatellite loci from the tammar wallaby. All 10 loci are highly polymorphic, with the expected heterozygosity ranging from 0.547 to 0.919. Six loci successfully cross‐amplify in other macropodid species. These microsatellites will serve as useful tools for studying the level of MHC diversity, the impact of selection on genetic variation and the unique structure of the tammar wallaby MHC.
Polymorphic microsatellite markers in Euryale ferox Salisb. (Nymphaeaceae)
Authors: QUAN ZHIWU , PAN LEI , KE WEIDONG , DING YI 
Published: January 2009

AbstractEleven polymorphic microsatellite markers were isolated and identified in the aquatic plant Euryale ferox Salisb. (Nymphaeaceae). This species, which belongs to basal Magnoliophyta, reproduces sexually. All of these 11 microsatellite markers yielded 25 alleles in a survey of a wild population of 34 individuals. Two or three alleles per locus were detected, with expected heterozygosity ranging from 0.056 to 0.634 and observed heterozygosity from 0.000 to 0.088. These simple sequence repeat markers will be useful for evaluating the genetic structure of the E. ferox population in the future.
Characterization of 12 polymorphic microsatellite markers for Georgia false indigo (Amorpha georgiana Wilbur var. georgiana), an endangered species, and their utility in other dwarf Amorpha L. species
Authors: STRAUB SHANNON C. K. , BOGDANOWICZ STEVEN M. , DOYLE JEFF J. 
Published: January 2009

AbstractIn order to facilitate the addition of a genetic component to conservation management plans for Georgia false indigo (Amorpha georgiana var. georgiana), a rare legume of the southeastern USA, 12 polymorphic microsatellite markers were developed. No gametic disequilibrium was detected among locus pairs, but observations for five of the loci significantly deviated from expected Hardy–Weinberg proportions. Cross‐species testing was successful and demonstrated the utility of the majority of the markers in congeners Amorpha georgiana var. confusa and Amorpha herbacea. The results also suggested that A. georgiana var. confusa is tetraploid rather than diploid.
Eight polymorphic microsatellite loci markers for the barnacle Balanus amphitrite (syn. Amphibalanus amphitrite) Darwin 1854
Authors: ROBSON M. A. , THOMASON J. C. , WOLFF K. 
Published: January 2009

Abstract Balanus amphitrite is a widespread species of barnacle. It is frequently studied, and of great importance to the marine coatings industry due to its significant abundance as a fouling organism on commercial shipping. We isolated and characterized eight highly polymorphic microsatellite loci, to aid in the determination of population genetic structure within this species. All loci showed considerable genetic variation with the number of alleles ranging from two to 14. Expected heterozygosity ranged from 0.74 to 0.98.
Eight polymorphic microsatellite markers for Rhinanthus minor
Authors: HOUSTON KELLY , WOLFF KIRSTEN 
Published: January 2009

AbstractLittle research has been carried out on the genetics of Rhinanthus minor to date. To enable study of this species, eight polymorphic microsatellite loci were developed, using a genomic library enriched for microsatellites. All loci are polymorphic in the two UK populations tested, Bardister and Oxwich Bay. These microsatellite markers will be useful for studying genetic structure and subspecies differences of R. minor.
Isolation of polymorphic microsatellite markers in the tree sparrow (Passer montanus)
Authors: IZUMI H. , HASEGAWA O. , HIGASHI S. 
Published: January 2009

AbstractTo enable the study of the population genetics of the tree sparrow (Passer montanus), which is distributed in many islands of Japan, nine polymorphic microsatellite loci were isolated from 32 individuals. The number of alleles per locus ranged from 2 to 17, and observed heterozygosities ranged from 0.1250 to 0.9375. In eight of the nine loci, the heterozygosities were not significantly different from those expected from Hardy–Weinberg equilibrium. Cross‐species amplification in the russet sparrow (P. rutilans) was successful with all primer sets, which were highly polymorphic, suggesting these markers are useful for the population genetics of genus Passer.
Isolation and characterization of nine microsatellite loci for the tropical understory tree Miconia affinis Wurdack (Melastomataceae)
Authors: JHA SHALENE , DICK CHRISTOPHER W. 
Published: January 2009

AbstractWe isolated nine microsatellite loci from the Neotropical understorey tree Miconia affinis (Melastomataceae) and optimized them for research on gene flow and genetic structure. Loci screened in 43 individuals from a 2.26‐km2 region were shown to be unlinked and polymorphic, with 5 to 14 alleles per locus and observed heterozygosity ranging from 0.394 to 0.810.
Novel primers for the amplification of nuclear DNA introns in the entomopathogenic nematode Heterorhabditis bacteriophora and their cross‐amplification in seven other Heterorhabditis species
Authors: REGEAI S. O. , DOLAN K. M. , FITZPATRICK D. A. , BROWNE J. A. , JONES J. T. , BURNELL A. M. 
Published: January 2009

AbstractWe describe 24 novel primers that amplify intron regions in housekeeping and structural genes of Heterorhabditis bacteriophora. The cross‐amplification potential of these primers in seven other Heterorhabditis species was determined. The results obtained showed interspecific nucleotide, length and splice site variability in the sequenced introns and for one gene, an intron gain was observed. These primers will be useful tools for studying population genetics, genetic diversity and intron DNA evolution within the genus Heterorhabditis and other genera of rhabditid nematodes.
Development and characterization of novel microsatellite markers from the Chinese rufous horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus sinicus) with cross‐species amplification in closely related taxa
Authors: LIU WENCHAO , ZHANG JINSHUO , HUA PANYU , ZHANG SHUYI , ROSSITER STEPHEN J. 
Published: January 2009

AbstractWe isolated nine polymorphic microsatellite markers from the Chinese rufous horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus sinicus) using an enriched library method. We assessed genetic polymorphism at these loci in 42 individuals from a single population. We recorded high genetic diversity with four to 17 alleles per locus, and estimated expected and observed heterozygosity values ranging from 0.492 to 0.910 and from 0.462 to 0.881, respectively. No locus departed from Hardy–Weinberg equilibrium following Bonferroni correction, and no linkage disequilibrium was detected. Most loci successfully cross‐amplified congeneric species. These loci will be used to characterize phylogeographical history of Rhinolophus sinicus in China.
Twenty‐three new microsatellite loci in the stable fly, Stomoxys calcitrans (L.) (Diptera: Muscidae)
Authors: ASCUNCE MARINA S. , (SCOTTY) YANG C. C. , GEDEN CHRIS , SHOEMAKER DEWAYNE 
Published: January 2009

AbstractThe stable fly, Stomoxys calcitrans (L.), is a significant pest of cattle. Twenty‐three microsatellite markers were isolated from a repeat‐enriched genomic library of S. calcitrans. We characterized variation at these markers and found that 17 loci were polymorphic in two fly populations from Florida. Two to nine alleles were observed among the variable microsatellite loci and expected heterozygosities ranged from 0.03704 to 0.85115. These markers will be useful for characterizing population genetic differentiation and for tracking the migration patterns of stable flies in the USA and worldwide.
Development of polymorphic microsatellite markers for the human botfly,Dermatobia hominis(Diptera: Oestridae)
Authors: BITARELLO BÁRBARA DOMINGUES , TORRES TATIANA TEIXEIRA , LYRA MARIANA LÚCIO , DE AZEREDO‐ESPIN ANA MARIA LIMA 
Published: January 2009

AbstractIn this report, we describe the development of 17 polymorphic microsatellite markers for the human botfly,Dermatobia hominis, an obligatory parasite of mammals of great veterinary importance in Latin America. The number of alleles ranged from 5 to 21 per locus, with a mean of 12.2 alleles per locus. The expected heterozygosity ranged from 0.2571 to 0.9206 and from 0.2984 to 0.9291 in two populations from Brazil. These markers should provide a high resolution tool for assessment of the fine‐scale genetic structure of natural populations of the human botfly.
Development of microsatellite markers inDendrobium fimbriatumHook, an endangered Chinese endemic herb
Authors: FAN W. J. , LUO Y. M. , LI X. X. , GU S. , XIE M. L. , HE J. , CAI W. T. , DING X. Y. 
Published: January 2009

AbstractAs an endangered endemic herb,Dendrobium fimbriatum, is under threat from numerous impacts. In order to analyse the genetic diversity and structure of this endangered species, we provide details of 10 microsatellite loci (out of 15 primer pairs designed) which showed polymorphic forD. fimbriatum. These loci were used to screen 25 individuals from across the species’ geographical range. Ten loci were polymorphic with 2 to 19 alleles; three loci were monomorphic, while the rest produced no amplification fragments. These loci will be used to investigate population genetic structure, genetic diversity, conservation, and individual authentication in the endangeredD. fimbriatum.
Isolation of novel microsatellites from Jatropha curcas L. and their cross‐species amplification
Authors: PAMIDIMARRI D. V. N. SUDHEER , SINHA RAMINI , KOTHARI PRAGYA , REDDY MUPPALA P. 
Published: January 2009

Abstract Jatropha curcas L., a member of the Euphorbiaceae, is widely distributed in different parts of the globe. In the present study, 12 microsatellites were isolated from J. curcas and their cross‐species amplification was checked in six species of genus Jatropha. Within J. curcas, observed and expected heterozygosities ranged from 0.94 to 0.54 and from 0.95 to 0.56, respectively. Of the 12 loci, five showed significant deviation from Hardy–Weinberg equilibrium. There was no significant linkage disequilibrium detected between any of the loci. The markers isolated in the present investigation will be useful for assessing the population diversity and genetic structure of J. curcas and also in other species of Jatropha.
Transferability and characterization of nine microsatellite markers for the tropical tree species Tabebuia roseo‐alba
Authors: FERES JULIANA MASSIMINO , MARTINEZ MARCELO L. L. , MARTINEZ CARLOS A. , MESTRINER MOACYR A. , ALZATE‐MARIN ANA LILIA 
Published: January 2009

AbstractMicrosatellite loci that were previously developed in the tropical tree Tabebuia aurea were used for the genetic analysis of Tabebuia roseo‐alba populations. Nine of 10 simple sequence repeat markers were amplified, and the polymorphism was assessed in 58 individuals sampled from two stands in southeastern Brazil. All loci were polymorphic with Mendelian inheritance. The allele numbers were high, ranging from 5 to 13 in population I and 3 to 7 in population II, with means of 8.9 and 5.5, respectively. We conclude that these markers can be efficiently used for parentage and gene‐flow studies.
A program to test linkage disequilibrium between loci in autotetraploid species
Authors: JULIER BERNADETTE 
Published: January 2009

AbstractNo software currently implements a test of linkage disequilibrium in autotetraploid species. We propose a program, LD4X that performs a Fisher's exact test between pairs of alleles at two loci. All combinations of alleles from two loci are treated in turn. If two alleles of a pair of loci have a nonrandom distribution, the markers are considered as linked. The program was tested on a set of microsatellite markers in synthetic alfalfa populations.
Social Class Segregation within Ethnic Groups in Toronto*
Authors: Marston Wilfred G. 
Published: January 2009

La structure de classe a l'interieur des groupes ethniques n'a pas fait l'objet d'etudes particulieres dans les recherches ecologiques. Etant donne que pour les donnees du Recensement de 1961, nous disposons de renseignements speciaux, il nous a ete possible d'etudier les modeles de meme que les niveaux de la segregation residentielle en se basant sur les differences dans l'occupation et le revenu de groupes de Toronto choisis en fonction de leur langue maternelle et de leur milieu de naissance. On a decouvert que la segregation de classe chez les groupes ethniques est aussi prononcee qu'elle Test dans les communautes de noirs des villes americaines. Le niveau du revenu a tendance a separer les residents d'une maniere plus determinante encore que le niveau professionnel. Les patrons de segregation, a l'interieur de chacune des communautes, s'inserent d'une maniere coherente dans un modele concentrique (pour evaluer la distance du centre de la ville).Social class segregation within ethnic groups has been neglected in ecological research. With the availability of 1961 special‐run census data, it was possible to analyse the extent and pattern of residential segregation based on occupation and income differences for selected mother‐tongue and birthplace groups in Toronto. It was found that social class segregation within ethnic groups is as high as that found within Negro communities of American cities. Income tends to sort out residents to a greater degree than does occupation and the pattern of segregation within each community is consistent with the distance (concentric) model.
Bilingualism And The Myths Of Culture
Authors: Porter John 
Published: January 2009

Les propositions pour un bilinguisme planifie et les politiques mises de 1'avant pour le realiser sont audacieuses dans leur conception. A travers la structure linguistique, on vise a realiser une veritable revolution sociale.On retrouve dans les deux rapports de la Commission deux themes fonda‐mentaux: (1) le Canada est constitue de deux cultures et societes distinctes, Tune francaise et l'autre anglaise, et (2) puisque la societe et la culture francaises sont menacees dans leur existence, elles doivent etre protegees. Toutefois, on ne considere pas comme un probleme serieux l'americanisation de la culture et de la societe canadiennes anglaises.La Commission d'enquete a rendu un fier service en rejetant l'idee que le dualisme canadien etait compose d'une alliance unique de la societe francaise et anglaise. En detruisant ce mythe, elle a suscite un separatisme intellectuel et social qui remet en question 1'unite canadienne.La validite et 1'utilite des propositions de la Commission sont liees a la possibilite de trouver des definitions unanimes des concepts de culture et de societe. Cependant, les commissaires ne reussissent ni a donner une definition claire de la notion de culture ni a presenter le Canada comme societe globale qui aurait une structure et une coherence propres.
The Impact of Community Prestige upon Personal Appraisals of Life Conditions: A Comparative Analysis*
Authors: Smucker Joseph 
Published: January 2009

On a recolte des donnees sur une ville manufacturiere de Costa Rica, une communaute paysanne du Guatemala et un village rural de l'Etat du Michigan, dans le but d'examiner les relations qui existent entre les systemes de prestige de la communaute et revolution personnelle des habitants de leur situation dans la vie. La liaison entre ces deux variables est faible dans ces trois unites sociales. Cependant, les criteres utilises dans chaque communaute pour refleter les deux systemes devaluation comportent des differences importantes. S'ap‐puyant sur ces resultats, l'auteur suggere que le prestige communautaire et 1'evaluation personnelle de sa situation dans la vie subissent independamment l'influence de quatre attributs structurels majeurs. C'est en tenant compte de la configuration de ces attributs structurels que Ton en vient a saisir la nature des liens qui existent entre ces deux systemes dévaluation.Data from a Costa Rican factory town, a Guatemalan peasant community and a Michigan rural community are utilized to inquire into the relationship between community prestige systems and individuals' private appraisals of their conditions in life. In each community, little relationship exists between these two variables. However, there are important variations among the communities in the criteria involved in both systems of evaluation. On the basis of these findings it is suggested that community prestige and personal appraisals of life conditions are independently influenced by four key structural attributes. The relationship between the two evaluative systems is dependent upon the configuration of the structural attributes.
The New Theology and the Sociology of Religion*
Authors: Hiller Harry H. 
Published: January 2009

La nouvelle theologie represente une forme contemporaine d'expression religieuse qui est d'un interet tout particulier pour la sociologie des religions. Non seulement pouvons‐nous decouvrir quelques‐uns des facteurs sociaux qui ont suscité ces changements dans la theologie, mais aussi certaines des consequences sociologiques de la nouvelle theologie suggerent une revision theorique de la perspective traditionnelle (centree sur l'Eglise) de la sociologie des religions. Nous pretendons que cette nouvelle theologie peut fournir des donnees objectives dans noire recherche d'une comprehension sociologique plus exhaustive et universelle de la religion.The New Theology represents a contemporary form of religious expression that is of specific interest to the sociology of religion. Not only can we uncover some of the social sources of this change in theology, but there are also sociological implications of the new theology that encourage a theoretical review of the previously restricted church‐oriented perspective of the sociology of religion. It is our contention that the new theology can provide objective data in the quest for a more comprehensive and universal sociological understanding of religion.
Canine Intraspinal Meningiomas: Imaging Features, Histopathologic Classification, and Long‐Term Outcome in 34 Dogs
Authors: Petersen S.A. , Sturges B.K. , Dickinson P.J. , Pollard R.E. , Kass P.H. , Kent M. , Vernau K.M. , LeCouteur R.A. , Higgins R.J. 
Published: January 2009

Background:Meningioma is the most common primary intraspinal nervous system tumor in dogs. Clinical findings, clinicopathologic data, and treatment of these tumors have been reported sporadically, but little information is available regarding cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis, histologic tumor grade, or efficacy of radiation therapy as an adjunct to cytoreductive surgery.Animals:Dogs with histologically confirmed intraspinal meningiomas (n = 34).Methods:A retrospective study of dogs with intraspinal meningiomas between 1984 and 2006 was carried out. Signalment, historical information, physical examination, clinicopathologic data, radiation therapy protocols, surgery reports, and all available images were reviewed. All tumors were histologically classified and graded as defined by the international World Health Organization classification scheme for central nervous system tumors.Results:Intraspinal mengiomas in dogs are most common in the cervical spinal cord but can be found throughout the neuraxis. Location is correlated with histologic grade, with grade I tumors more likely to be in the cervical region than grade II tumors. Myelography generally shows an intradural extramedullary compressive lesion. On magnetic resonance imaging, the masses are strongly and uniformly contrast enhancing and a dural tail often is present. CSF analysis usually shows increased protein concentration with mild to moderate mixed pleocytosis. Surgical resection is an effective means of improving neurologic status, and adjunctive radiation therapy may lead to an improved outcome.Conclusions and Clinical Importance:Biopsy is necessary for definitive diagnosis, but imaging and CSF analysis can suggest a diagnosis of meningioma. Treatment of meningiomas with surgery and radiation therapy can result in a fair to excellent prognosis.