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Adh1 first intron polymorphisms in Argentinean populations of Ceratitis capitata
(2010-07)DNA size polymorphisms were utilized in a study of 24 natural populations of Ceratitis capitata Wiedemann (Diptera: Tephritidae) from Argentina. The first intron of alcohol dehydrogenase 1 gene (Adh1) was amplified using ... -
Argentina’s local crop biotechnology developments: why have they not reached the market yet?
(Frontiers Media, 2020-04)Plant biotechnology in Argentina started at the end of the 1980s, leading to the development of numerous research groups in public institutions and, a decade later, to some local private initiatives. The numerous scientific ... -
Cryptic genetic structure in an Argentinian population of Anastrepha fraterculus (Diptera: Tephritidae) evidenced by SSR markers and quantitative traits
(Czech Academy of Sciences, 2019-04)In some regions of Argentina and Brazil, the South American fruit fly Anastrepha fraterculus (Wied.) (Diptera: Tephritidae) causes significant damage to crops. An efficient integrated management program requires knowledge ... -
Cytogenetic analysis of the South American fruit fly Anastrepha fraterculus (diptera:tephritidae) species complex : construction of detailed photographic polytene chromosome maps of the Argentinian af. sp.1 member
(2016)Genetic and cytogenetic studies constitute a significant basis for understanding the biology of insect pests and the design and the construction of genetic tools for biological control strategies. Anastrepha fraterculus ... -
Engineering Pseudomonas protegens Pf-5 for nitrogen fixation and its application to improve plant growth under nitrogen-deficient conditions
(2013-05-13)Nitrogen is the second most critical factor for crop production after water. In this study, the beneficial rhizobacterium Pseudomonas protegens Pf-5 was genetically modified to fix nitrogen using the genes encoding the ... -
Estudios regulatorios para las evaluaciones de riesgo de los cultivos transgénicos : un análisis preliminar
(Facultad de Agronomía, Universidad de Buenos Aires, 2022-06)Los desarrollos tecnológicos vinculados con los organismos genéticamente modificados (OGM) hicieron necesaria la implementación de sistemas regulatorios destinados a garantizar la seguridad ambiental y la aptitud alimentaria. ... -
Generalized glycogenosis in Brahman-derived breeds: diagnosis and prevalence in Argentina
(Springer, 2019-08)Generalized glycogenosis is a lethal autosomal recessive disease caused by a deficient activity of the acidic 1,4-α-glucosidase enzyme and characterized by an accumulation of glycogen within lysosomes. Three mutations in ... -
Genetic and productive background of Criollo cattle in Argentina, Mexico, Uruguay and the United States
(Elsevier, 2022-05)Cattle were first introduced to the Western Hemisphere in 1493 and by subsequent introductions from the Iberian Peninsula, providing the genetic background of the American Criollo cattle, with influences from Spanish, ... -
Genetic diversity and population structure in South African, French and Argentinian angora goats from genome-wide snp data
(2016)The Angora goat populations in Argentina (AR), France (FR) and South Africa (SA) have been kept geographically and genetically distinct. Due to country-specific selection and breeding strategies, there is a need to ... -
Genetic variation and heteroplasmy of Varroa destructor inferred from ND4 mtDNA sequences
(Springer, 2020-02)Varroa destructor, a parasitic mite of the western honey bee, Apis mellifera L., is a serious threat to colonies and beekeeping worldwide. Population genetics studies of the mite have provided information on two mitochondrial ... -
Genetics and biology of Anastrepha fraterculus: research supporting the use of the sterile insect technique (SIT) to control this pest in Argentina
(BMC, 2014-12)Two species of true fruit flies (taxonomic family Tephritidae) are considered pests of fruit and vegetable production in Argentina: the cosmopolitan Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata Wiedemann) and the new world ... -
Geographic distribution of sex chromosome polymorphism in Anastrepha fraterculus sp. 1 from Argentina
(BioMed Central, 2020-12)Background Anastrepha fraterculus is recognized as a quarantine pest in several American countries. This fruit fly species is native to the American continent and distributed throughout tropical and subtropical regions. ... -
Grooming Behavior in Naturally Varroa-Resistant Apis mellifera Colonies From North-Central Argentina
(Frontiers Media, 2020-10-22)The Western honey bee, Apis mellifera, is an important species in providing honey and pollination services globally. The mite Varroa destructor is the major threat to A. mellifera, and it is associated with the severe ... -
Identification and characterization of Pythium graminicola, causal agent of kikuyu yellows in Argentina
(Springer, 2017-08)Kikuyu grass (Pennisetum clandestinum) is a perennial plant that belongs to the Poaceae family. In Argentina, it is used in warm areas as tropical pasture, forage and grass in gardens and sports fields. Species of Pythium ... -
Morphometric and genetic characterization as tools for selection of Apis mellifera (Hymenoptera: Apidae) stocks in an area of natural hybridization in Argentina
(Frontiers Media, 2023-01)Beekeepers around the world select bees’ characteristics that facilitate and favor production. In regions where hybridization among lineages is taking place, this selection is a challenge, given that these regions are ... -
Patente precaucional en Argentina
(Universidad Austral/Universidad de La Sabana/Universidad Panamericana, 2022-12)La patente precaucional o provisional es una figura presente en algunas legislaciones nacionales de patente. Su solicitud permite establecer una prioridad sobre la invención que aloja, dando inicio a un período acotado ... -
Sex chromosomes in mitotic and polytene tissues of Anastrepha fraterculus (Diptera, Tephritidae) from Argentina: a review
(Pensoft Publishers, 2015-11)Cytogenetics, which is considered a fundamental tool to understand basic genetic and genomic issues of species, has greatly contributed to the description of polymorphisms both at inter- and intra-specific level. In fact, ... -
Single nucleotide polymorphisms from candidate genes associated with nematode resistance and resilience in Corriedale and Pampinta sheep in Argentina
(Elsevier, 2021-02)Selective breeding of genetically resistant animals is considered a promising strategy to face the problem of nematode resistance to anthelmintics and mitigate concerns about the presence of chemical residues in animal ... -
Varroa destructor parasitism and genetic variability at honey bee (Apis mellifera) drone congregation areas and their associations with environmental variables in Argentina
(Frontiers Media, 2020-11)Varroa destructor is a serious ectoparasite of the western honey bee, Apis mellifera, which negatively impacts on colonies health and survival worldwide. Drone-mediated movement and the presence of the mite in Drone ... -
Virulence characterization and identification of maize lines resistant to Puccinia sorghi Schwein. Present in the argentine corn belt region
(2016-04)Puccinia sorghi Schwein., the causal agent of maize common rust, is an endemic disease in the Argentine Corn Belt region. Virulence surveys of the pathogen population within the region have not been performed; thus, the ...