• We find evidence that sexually selected traits exhibit faster rates of evolution compared to life-history or morphological traits. (biorxiv.org)
  • Can variation in seed morphological traits allow us to estimate genetic variation in seed banks of vulnerable plant species? (botany.one)
  • Analysis of variance and multiple contrasts were performed to explore the variation in the basic morphological traits of bamboo among the different functional groups. (biodiversity-science.net)
  • Fig. 1 Variations in morphological traits of bamboo plants with different rhizome types. (biodiversity-science.net)
  • Since these strategies are energy demanding, we hypothesise that trade-offs between morphological traits and root phosphatase exudation and symbiotic associations would occur. (springer.com)
  • Root morphological traits were related to APase activity, with higher APase activity in roots with higher SRL and SRA but lower RTD. (springer.com)
  • In contrast, we found that a simple PTS for HbF that includes only six variants explained a large fraction of the phenotypic variation (20.5-27.1%), associated with acute chest syndrome and stroke risk, and improved the statistical modeling of the vaso-occlusive crisis rate. (haematologica.org)
  • Jonathan Pritchard: Does every gene affect the phenotypic variation in every complex trait? (mpg.de)
  • Effects of phenotypic variation in traits on pollinator behavior and pollination success will be determined through field observations and a greenhouse experiment. (biodiversity-exploratories.de)
  • That is, understanding how phenotypic variation determines plant fitness, individually for distinct pollinator functional groups. (lu.se)
  • Use evidence to construct an explanation for how the variations in characteristics among individuals of the same species may provide advantages in surviving, finding mates, and reproducing. (exploringnature.org)
  • as a product of directional selection acting on them ( β ) and the genetic variance-covariance matrix for those traits ( G ). Despite being empirically challenging to estimate, there are enough published estimates of G and β to allow for synthesis of general patterns across species. (biorxiv.org)
  • Therefore, an integrative taxonomic revision is needed to clarify the distribution range and variation in this species [ 9 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • A controlled outdoor mesocosm experiment was designed to investigate the effects of plant species interactions and N addition on ecosystem C and N cycling, and whether these effects were mediated by plant trait plasticity. (lancs.ac.uk)
  • This suggests that in contexts similar to the ones examined here it may be justified to ignore ITV in trait-based studies and focus on species means. (lancs.ac.uk)
  • However, particular species sometimes had disproportionate effects on ecosystem functions relative to their contribution to biomass, which might contribute to explaining why the explanatory power of plant traits for predicting ecosystem functions is often low. (lancs.ac.uk)
  • Patterns of trait expression within some plant species have recently been shown to follow patterns described by the leaf economics spectrum paradigm. (datadryad.org)
  • For species of management concern, accurate estimates of inbreeding and trait depression are crucial for the species' future. (biorxiv.org)
  • As expected for group-living species, mean kinship significantly increased over time, although we found high retention of genetic variation. (biorxiv.org)
  • Furthermore, functional variation within a species and its populations can help buffer against harmful environmental changes. (fu-berlin.de)
  • Trait variability within species can be observed from differences among populations, and between‐ and within individuals. (fu-berlin.de)
  • Data of biological characteristics of these bamboo species was collected and organized from Flora of China , including various types of functional group and different functional traits. (biodiversity-science.net)
  • The extent of geographic variations in gene frequency in most species is the result of the geographic distance between subpopulations and is associated with variations in the oceanographical conditions [ 3 - 5 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • We look at how this variation helps to create different species, and discuss how studying it can help us better understand the complex relationship between organisms and their environment. (makeeasylife.com)
  • These species are not only diverse in their physical traits, such as size, shape, and color, but also in their genetic makeup, behavior, and ecological roles. (makeeasylife.com)
  • Among these traits are physical characteristics, which can vary greatly from one individual to another even within the same species. (makeeasylife.com)
  • As a result, each member of a species may exhibit unique traits, ranging from physical features to biochemical processes. (makeeasylife.com)
  • The worldwide plant economic spectrum hypothesis predicts that leaf, stem, and root traits are correlated across vascular plant species because carbon gain depends on leaves being adequately supplied with water and nutrients, and because construction of each organ involves a trade-off between performance and persistence. (waikato.ac.nz)
  • If traits within species diverge in their responses to an environmental gradient, then interspecific trait correlations could be weakened when measured in natural ecosystems. (waikato.ac.nz)
  • To test this prediction, we measured relative growth rates (RGR) and seven functional traits that have been shown to be related to fluxes of water, nutrients, and carbon across 56 functionally diverse tree species on (1) juveniles in a controlled environment, (2) juveniles in forest understories, and (3) mature trees in forests. (waikato.ac.nz)
  • however, divergent responses of traits within species to environmental gradients can mask interspecific trait correlations in natural environments. (waikato.ac.nz)
  • Our results may reconcile the discrepancies seen among studies, by showing that if traits and growth rates of species are compared across varied environments, then the interorgan trait correlations observed in controlled conditions can weaken or disappear. (waikato.ac.nz)
  • Intraspecific variation constitutes a cornerstone for evolution and a prerequisite for the local adaptation of species and thus their resilience against environmental change. (biodiversity-exploratories.de)
  • (i) quantify correlations between different types of grassland management, local population genetic diversity and intraspecific variation in morphological, physiological, and chemical flower traits of selected plant species across space and time, (ii) investigate how intraspecific variation in flower traits relates to foraging patterns of individual pollinators, and (iii) determine how intraspecific trait variation affects differences in pollination success of individual plants. (biodiversity-exploratories.de)
  • QTL that also affected flowering time were not the main interest of these studies because they mapped to positions of genes that were already described for their role in the regulation of this trait. (wur.nl)
  • Although it was known that these genes affect flowering time, their role in natural variation for this trait had not been directly shown before. (wur.nl)
  • The variation of genes within a population is essential for thriving in changing environments and adapting to different challenges. (makeeasylife.com)
  • Temperament, however, does not have a clear pattern of inheritance and there are not specific genes that confer specific temperamental traits. (medlineplus.gov)
  • A small percentage of participants will have DNA results, such as a variation in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes, which may be important for cancer screening. (cdc.gov)
  • Genetic variants (specific mutations or allelles of genes) and their corresponding phenotypic variations in the trait or the disease which the genes controls. (bvsalud.org)
  • The determination of genes suspected to be associated with specific traits, metabolic pathways, or diseases. (bvsalud.org)
  • Our findings highlight genetic contributions to fitness, and the importance of effective population size and gene flow to counteract loss of genetic variation in a wild, free-ranging social carnivore. (biorxiv.org)
  • Children can end up resembling their parents, even in ways influenced by gene variations they didn't inherit. (iflscience.com)
  • Novel analysis gives insights into how gene activity can help us understand how genetic differences inherited from each parent influence important traits in animals. (ed.ac.uk)
  • One important trait to test for in herding breeds is MRD 1 gene that could affect how a dog responds to certain medications. (embracepetinsurance.com)
  • Common variation in the FTO gene alters diabetes-related metabolic traits to the extent expected given its effect on BMI. (ox.ac.uk)
  • OBJECTIVE: Common variation in the FTO gene is associated with BMI and type 2 diabetes. (ox.ac.uk)
  • Instead, many (perhaps thousands) of common gene variations (polymorphisms) combine to influence individual characteristics of temperament. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Certain gene variations may contribute to particular traits related to temperament. (medlineplus.gov)
  • This distribution reflects the fact that sickle-cell trait confers a survival advantage against malaria and that selection pressure due to malaria has resulted in high frequencies of the mutant gene especially in areas of high malarial transmission. (who.int)
  • The sickle-cell gene has become common in Africa because the sickle-cell trait confers some resistance to falciparum malaria during a critical period of early childhood, favouring survival of the host and subsequent transmission of the abnormal haemoglobin gene. (who.int)
  • As the program ramps up, it will return information on ancestry and traits, drug-gene interactions (pharmacogenomics), and findings related to certain genetic diseases. (cdc.gov)
  • Recent candidate gene studies [ 13 - 16 ], as well as genome-wide association studies [ 17 - 25 ], have identified polymorphisms that account for a portion of the variation in blood lipid levels. (cdc.gov)
  • The analysis of a sequence such as a region of a chromosome, a haplotype, a gene, or an allele for its involvement in controlling the phenotype of a specific trait, metabolic pathway, or disease. (bvsalud.org)
  • The result is, Chemistry Paving the way for a deeper genetic understanding of how genetics affect human traits and diseases, and also presents new ways for scientists to study repeated genetic mutations on a larger scale. (6toros6.com)
  • They assessed whether these VNTR length variations were associated with traits by studying the genetics data of approximately 415,000 UK Biobank participants. (6toros6.com)
  • Forward genetics using naturally occurring variation provides the possibility to investigate genetic effects within the context of the genetic background. (wur.nl)
  • We and 3 with more than 1 aposthia male: fam- think that the person with aposthia trait is a ily DG-01 had 4 living cases, family DG-02 suitable model to study the importance and had 2 living and 1 dead case and family DG- genetics of the prepuce. (who.int)
  • Here, we synthesise current trait‐based approaches and explore how organisms' functional traits (FTs) can be scaled across time and space. (lancs.ac.uk)
  • 1. Intraspecific trait variability (ITV) maintains functional diversity in populations and communities, and plays a crucial role in ecological and evolutionary processes such as trophic cascades or speciation. (fu-berlin.de)
  • However, little is known about the variation in functional traits of bamboo among different functional group. (biodiversity-science.net)
  • Principal component analysis (PCA) was employed to explore the intrinsic correlations among functional traits and analyze functional trait variation in different functional groups of bamboo plants. (biodiversity-science.net)
  • The results show that: (1) Sympodial, monopodial and mixed bamboos differed significantly in their functional traits. (biodiversity-science.net)
  • Variation in basic morphological and functional traits of Chinese bamboo[J]. Biodiv Sci, 2019, 27(6): 585-594. (biodiversity-science.net)
  • The student will quantify variation across multiple pollinator assemblages and test whether visitation by distinct pollinator functional groups can drive the phenotypic divergence of plant populations. (lu.se)
  • Plant growth is a complex quantitative trait of which the (eco)physiological aspects have been researched in great detail. (wur.nl)
  • We find that PM20D1 is a methylation and expression quantitative trait locus coupled to an AD-risk associated haplotype, which displays enhancer-like characteristics and contacts the PM20D1 promoter via a haplotype-dependent, CCCTC-binding-factor-mediated chromatin loop. (nature.com)
  • Replication timing quantitative trait loci (or rtQTL) are genetic variations that lead to a differential use of replication origins, exhibiting allele-specific effects on replication timing. (wikipedia.org)
  • Transient structural variations have strong effects on quantitative traits and reproductive isolation in fission yeast. (nature.com)
  • Genomic rearrangements in Arabidopsis considered as quantitative traits. (nature.com)
  • However, many trait-based studies do not take into account intraspecific trait variability (ITV) and it is unclear how much uncertainty this introduces. (lancs.ac.uk)
  • The first is to record trait data for organisms present in modern ecosystems, and the second is to reconstruct temporal variability in FTs from palaeoecological datasets, capturing changes in trait composition over time. (lancs.ac.uk)
  • Today, new research reveals how larger genetically modified organisms significantly contribute to human traits. (6toros6.com)
  • One of the most notable features of life is the incredible diversity of traits found across different organisms. (makeeasylife.com)
  • Environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, sunlight, nutrients, and pollutants can significantly affect the development and expression of traits in organisms. (makeeasylife.com)
  • In each kind of organism there is variation in the traits themselves, and different kinds of organisms may have different versions of the trait. (hawaii.edu)
  • The environment also affects the traits that an organism develops-differences in where they grow or in the food they consume may cause organisms that are related to end up looking or behaving differently. (hawaii.edu)
  • Intraspecific variation can also strongly influence interactions between organisms, because interactions happen at the individual level and depend on the specific phenotypes of individual interaction partners. (biodiversity-exploratories.de)
  • In women with bulimic syndromes, serotonergic factors, personality-trait variations, and developmental typologies converge in principled fashion. (psychiatrist.com)
  • We will also discuss the physical features that make them so recognizable, and delve into their personality traits and behavior. (thetishmanreview.com)
  • Power RA, Pluess M. Heritability estimates of the big five personality traits based on common genetic variants. (medlineplus.gov)
  • We increase understanding of person versus situation influences on WFC through estimation of the relationship between role demands and WFC after controlling for genetic confounding, measured personality traits, family confounds, and other stable dispositions. (cdc.gov)
  • For some traits, like phenology, the variation appeared to be systematic, with plausible underlying physiological and/or adaptive explanation. (edu.au)
  • Thus, we have developed a unique genetic resource that will facilitate exploration of the biochemical and physiological roles of mitochondria in complex traits. (uni-luebeck.de)
  • We will combine morphological and physiological measurements (e.g. display size, flower height, petal color) on-site with laboratory analyses of chemical traits (e.g. flower scent, pollen chemistry) and of the genetic structure and diversity of plant populations. (biodiversity-exploratories.de)
  • Specifically, we took into account intraspecific strain variation and selection. (lu.se)
  • Because VNTRs are larger and more complex changes, the usual methods used to study genetic variation overlook the contribution of VNTRs to human traits. (6toros6.com)
  • Herein, we employ morphological and bioacoustic data to reassess the distribution range and to evaluate intraspecific variation in P. mystacalis based on specimens from fifteen localities and seven Brazilian states. (hindawi.com)
  • In IntraFlor , we aim to understand the importance of variation in individual phenotypes (i.e. intraspecific variation) for interaction patterns and interaction outcomes, focusing on flowering plant-pollinator interactions in grasslands. (biodiversity-exploratories.de)
  • Previous studies and our own preliminary data collected at the grassland plots of the Biodiversity Exploratories indicate strong effects of land-use and management type on intraspecific variation in those flower traits that are known to affect pollinator visitation patterns and thus plant-pollinator interactions. (biodiversity-exploratories.de)
  • In IntraFlor , we want to (i) further investigate and quantify the effect of grassland management and population genetic diversity on intraspecific variation in these flower traits, and (ii) unravel the consequences of such trait plasticity within and between plant populations/communities for individual pollinator behavior and plant reproductive fitness. (biodiversity-exploratories.de)
  • Insights gained from IntraFlor will greatly enhance our understanding of how the interaction between intraspecific variation in floral traits and land-use affect individual pollinator behavior, subsequent interaction patterns and thus the ecosystem function of pollination. (biodiversity-exploratories.de)
  • We are particularly interested in understanding how variation in the composition of local pollinator assemblages can drive the evolution of floral traits involved the pollination process. (lu.se)
  • This project will also identify the mechanistic underpinnings that link variation in floral traits to plant fitness. (lu.se)
  • This project will assess whether the composition of the local pollinator assemblage can predict variation in plant phenotypes, with a focus on floral traits involved in the pollination process. (lu.se)
  • This project will estimate phenotypic selection on a suite of floral traits and assess the extent of spatial and temporal variation. (lu.se)
  • The student will capitalize on a rich ecological data set to assess how variation in floral traits determines variation in plant fitness and test whether this relationship changes across space and time. (lu.se)
  • The student will identify which floral traits are under substantial phenotypic selection and evaluate the extent to which this can be predicted by the composition of the local pollinator assemblage. (lu.se)
  • Substantial variation was identified for traits of potential agronomic, adaptive, or taxonomic interest. (edu.au)
  • Intraspecific trait variation within natural populations (i.e. intra-population trait variation, IPTV) is the basic source for selection and can have significant ecological consequences. (osti.gov)
  • However, the reciprocal influences of variation in environmental conditions and phenotypic trait expression in spreading plant populations are not clearly defined. (osti.gov)
  • Inbreeding depression is often measured in fitness-related traits of life history (e.g. fecundity, survival, morphological measurements) and often only in captive populations ( Hedrick and Kalinowski 2000 ). (biorxiv.org)
  • In animals, ITV can be driven by ontogeny, the environment in which populations live and by within‐individual specialization or variation unrelated to growth. (fu-berlin.de)
  • However, we still know little about the relative strength of these drivers in determining ITV variation in natural populations. (fu-berlin.de)
  • A set of over 30 growth related traits has been quantified in two Arabidopsis RIL populations, derived from crosses between the accessions Landsberg erecta (Ler) x Kashmir-2 and Landsberg erecta x Shakdara (Sha) respectively. (wur.nl)
  • These QTL mainly mapped to similar locations in both populations indicating a common genetic basis for the affected traits in the studied accessions. (wur.nl)
  • The main focus of this project is to address this research gap and understand how spatial and temporal variation in the ecological process of pollination drives the phenotypic divergence and fitness of plant populations. (lu.se)
  • Allelic variation, aneuploidy, and nongenetic mechanisms suppress a monogenic trait in yeast. (bvsalud.org)
  • Stefánsson told IFLScience that to ignore this effect means estimates of the heritability of certain traits through projects such as comparisons on identical and non-identical twins will be exaggerated. (iflscience.com)
  • We found that: 1) intraspecific trait patterns of P. tremuloides parallel those exhibited by the interspecific leaf economics spectrum, 2) herbivores preferred leaves from genotypes with resource-acquisitive strategies, and 3) herbivores also performed best on genotypes with resource-acquisitive strategies. (datadryad.org)
  • We conclude that a leaf economics spectrum that incorporates defense traits is a useful tool for explaining intraspecific patterns of variation in plant strategies, including resistance to herbivores. (datadryad.org)
  • In order to provide more insight in the potential signal function and underlying mechanisms of such colorations we here quantified patterns of variation of leg coloration in adult male and female Eurasian kestrels (Falco tinnunculus tinnunculus) over the breeding season, and evaluated the relationship between coloration and levels of carotenoids, androgens and estrogens, oxidative damage and plasma non-enzymatic antioxidant capacity. (rug.nl)
  • A greenhouse drought experiment with a subsequent litter decomposition essay was conducted to investigate if drought-induced plasticity of root and shoot traits alters their decomposability. (lancs.ac.uk)
  • Persons with variations in physical sex characteristics, including variations in anatomy, hormones, chromosomes or other traits, that differ from expectations generally associated with male and female bodies. (cdc.gov)
  • Previous large-scale genome-wide association studies carried out in largely healthy individuals have identified thousands of variants associated with HT, which have then been used to develop multi-ancestry polygenic trait scores (PTS). (haematologica.org)
  • Researchers applied a method, developed for human data, which eliminates inherent bias associated with measuring how much genetic variants influence the traits of offspring. (ed.ac.uk)
  • We also generated conplastic strains for mtDNA variants of the four M. musculus subspecies, each of which contains hundreds of mtDNA variations. (uni-luebeck.de)
  • We aimed to test whether FTO genotype is associated with variation in these metabolic traits. (ox.ac.uk)
  • RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: We tested the association between FTO genotype and 10 metabolic traits using data from 17,037 white European individuals. (ox.ac.uk)
  • For all metabolic traits, effect sizes were consistent with those expected for the per allele change in BMI. (ox.ac.uk)
  • CONCLUSIONS: FTO genotype is associated with metabolic traits to an extent entirely consistent with its effect on BMI. (ox.ac.uk)
  • Correlations among organs and relationships between traits and RGR were strong when plants were compared in a standardized environment. (waikato.ac.nz)
  • Resistance to herbivores is also expected to covary with leaf economics traits. (datadryad.org)
  • Meanwhile, monopodial bamboo plants had the smallest pole traits and the largest leaf traits. (biodiversity-science.net)
  • 3) The "size traits" (diameter, culm height and wall thickness of bamboo) in vertical direction contributed more to the first principal component axis, while the "leaf traits" (leaf length and leaf width) in horizontal direction contributed more to the second principal component axis. (biodiversity-science.net)
  • Leaf, stem, and fine root traits of juveniles grown in a controlled environment were closely correlated with each other, and with RGR. (waikato.ac.nz)
  • Remarkably, the seven leaf, stem, and fine root tissue traits spanned a single dimension of variation when measured in the controlled environment. (waikato.ac.nz)
  • Using numerous proposed approaches to quantifying the shape, size and structure of G we examine how these parameters relate to one another, and how they vary among taxonomic and trait groupings. (biorxiv.org)
  • Our results suggest a role for interactions between IPTV (rather than trait means) and environmental resource availability in promoting plant invasions, providing new insights into the significance of IPTV in shaping plant geographic distributions. (osti.gov)
  • We use published estimates to test the hypotheses that there are systematic differences in the rate of evolution among trait types, and that these differences are in part due to genetic architecture. (biorxiv.org)
  • Despite considerable variation, they do not explain the observed differences in evolutionary rates. (biorxiv.org)
  • Geneticists are studying how differences in DNA sequences between individuals affect individuals over the past decade Disease risk And other properties are primarily focused on one type of variation, the one-letter modification. (6toros6.com)
  • Through work in the greenhouse, the student will also assess whether differences in plant fitness (seed germination rate, plant growth rate) can be predicted by variation in the composition of the local pollinator assemblage. (lu.se)
  • This situation provides a unique opportunity to investigate the impact of individual mtDNA variations on complex traits in mammals. (uni-luebeck.de)
  • More so, TEs are a rich source of genetic variation, which makes them an intriguing research avenue to investigate humanspecific traits, including their impact on human brain evolution and their relevance in disease. (lu.se)
  • abstract = "Recent studies of precision cereal farming systems have documented large within-field and annual variation in grain yield and quality. (vtt.fi)
  • This difference does not appear to be related to stronger selection on sexually selected traits. (biorxiv.org)
  • Males were more colored than females only during mating, and independently of diet, suggesting that leg-color is a sexually selected trait. (rug.nl)
  • It will also give you some information on those breeds' traits and test for some of the most common genetic medication sensitivities. (embracepetinsurance.com)
  • Dermatopathia pigmentosa reticularis, allelic to NFJ, shares many features and may be a variation of the same genetic defect, but is distinguished by alopecia, reticulate pigmentation that lasts into adulthood, and the lack of dental abnormalities. (medscape.com)
  • Phenotypic analysis of the conplastic strains demonstrated that mtDNA variations affect susceptibility to experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis and anxiety-related behavior, which confirms that mtDNA variations affect complex traits. (uni-luebeck.de)
  • Plant traits can serve as easily measurable proxies for plant function, useful for predicting vegetation responses to environmental change and effects of vegetation on ecosystem function. (lancs.ac.uk)
  • Research over the past decade has shown that quantifying spatial variation in ecosystem properties is an effective approach to investigating the effects of environmental change on ecosystems. (lancs.ac.uk)
  • Trait‐based approaches can be used to reconstruct ecosystem properties from long‐term ecological records and contribute significantly to developing understandings of ecosystem change over decadal to millennial time‐scales. (lancs.ac.uk)
  • Finally, we discuss the benefits and limitations of trait‐based reconstructions of ecosystem temporal dynamics and suggest future directions for research. (lancs.ac.uk)
  • Palaeo‐trait research offers insights into questions related to short‐ and long‐term ecosystem functioning, environmental change and extinction and community assembly rules across time. (lancs.ac.uk)
  • As work in this area matures, we expect that trait‐based approaches integrating palaeoecology and neo‐ecology will improve understanding of past ecologies and provide a deeper insight of their implications for present‐day and future ecosystem management and conservation. (lancs.ac.uk)
  • Parasite biological traits such as fecundity, body size, and size at sexual maturity, and population parameters varied significantly between geographical areas. (biomedcentral.com)
  • It is crucial for managers to mitigate factors that significantly reduce effective population size and genetic connectivity, which supports the dispersion of genetic variation that aids in rapid evolutionary responses to environmental challenges. (biorxiv.org)
  • These results show that for bamboo plants, the variation in capturing light resources in both horizontal and vertical directions may be the key factors driving the systematic evolution, the endemic distribution and the seasonal difference in bamboo shooting. (biodiversity-science.net)
  • Seasonal variation in leg color was associated with circulating carotenoids, but concentrations of these molecules were not related to antioxidant capacity, body condition or oxidative damage. (rug.nl)
  • Here, we evaluated the pattern of genetic variations and biological traits of Z. seriolae in a spatial and temporal scale across its geographical distribution in SEP to determine its genetic status and biological traits, which could affect its transmission dynamics from wild to farmed fish. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Detailed phenotyping of photosynthetic traits in the two lines using glasshouse-grown plants showed no difference in Vc,max,25/Narea determined directly via in vivo and in vitro methods. (cgiar.org)
  • Detailed phenotyping of glasshouse-grown plants of the 80 wheat lines also showed no correlation between photosynthetic traits measured via high-throughput phenotyping of field-grown plants. (cgiar.org)
  • Our findings suggest that the complex interplay between traits determining crop productivity and the dynamic environments experienced by field-grown plants needs to be considered in designing strategies for effective wheat crop yield improvement when breeding for particular environments. (cgiar.org)
  • There was a general geographic trend for lines collected from locations more remote from where mungbean has historically been cultivated to show greater expression of wild type traits, with few 'traits of domestication' evident in the Australian accessions. (edu.au)
  • In this blog post, we delve into the intricacies of life's diversity and the importance of variation in trait expression. (makeeasylife.com)
  • The genetic material passed down from one generation to the next undergoes mutations and other changes that generate new variations. (makeeasylife.com)
  • Structural variations are the greatest source of genetic variation, but they remain poorly understood because of technological limitations. (nature.com)
  • Our findings demonstrate the importance of incorporating multiple strains when determining traits and when performing microbial competition experiments. (lu.se)
  • This thesis describes the results of a study that aimed at elucidating the genetic basis and the underlying molecular basis of natural genetic variation for plant growth and related traits in Arabidopsis thaliana. (wur.nl)
  • Some of the identified variation, e.g. higher seed protein content, hardseededness, and putative disease resistance, may be of value in mungbean variety improvement. (edu.au)
  • The study enables detailed, accurate insight into how genetic variation could influence important traits such as resistance to disease or meat production. (ed.ac.uk)
  • 94% similar Xba I pulsed-field gel electrophoresis profiles) by collection year, geographic origin, source, and antimicrobial drug-resistance traits. (cdc.gov)
  • The principal aim of the present study was to evaluate the degree of within- and between-field variation in biomass, yield, yield component structure and quality traits, such as grain protein of two-row barley (Hordeum vulgare L.), using crop samples collected from field patches of varying yield potential. (vtt.fi)
  • In non-Hispanic whites, no individual polymorphisms were associated with any lipid trait. (cdc.gov)