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Transferability, development of simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers and application to the analysis of genetic diversity and population structure of the African fan palm (Borassus aethiopum Mart.) in Benin
BACKGROUND: In Sub-Saharan Africa, Borassus aethiopum Mart. (African fan palm) is an important non-timber forest product-providing palm that faces multiple …
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Identification of single nucleotide variants in the Moroccan population by whole-genome sequencing
BACKGROUND: Large-scale human sequencing projects have described around a hundred-million single nucleotide variants (SNVs). These studies have predominately involved individuals …
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Assessing the genetic diversity of cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.] germplasm collections using phenotypic traits and SNP markers
BACKGROUND: Productivity of cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp] in sub-Sahara Africa is curtailed by a lack of farmer-preferred and improved …
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Genetic diversity among early provitamin A quality protein maize inbred lines and the performance of derived hybrids under contrasting nitrogen environments
BACKGROUND: Information on population structure and genetic diversity of germplasm in a breeding programme is useful because it enhances judicious …
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Whole genome characterization of autochthonous Bos taurus brachyceros and introduced Bos indicus indicus cattle breeds in Cameroon regarding their adaptive phenotypic traits and pathogen resistance
BACKGROUND: African indigenous taurine cattle display unique adaptive traits shaped by husbandry management, regional climate and exposure to endemic pathogens. …
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Putting RFMix and ADMIXTURE to the test in a complex admixed population
BACKGROUND: Global and local ancestry inference in admixed human populations can be performed using computational tools implementing distinct algorithms. The …
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The maternal origin of indigenous domestic chicken from the Middle East, the north and the horn of Africa
BACKGROUND: Indigenous domestic chicken represents a major source of protein for agricultural communities around the world. In the Middle East …
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Genetic diversity and population structure analysis based on the high density SNP markers in Ethiopian durum wheat (Triticum turgidum ssp. durum)
BACKGROUND: Ethiopia has been considered as a center of diversity and the second possible center of domestication of durum wheat. …
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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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