Use of RAPD in differentiation of selected species of Sargassum (Sargassaceae, Phaeophyta)

Wong, Ching-Lee; Ng, S. M.; Phang, Siew Moi

doi:10.1007/s10811-007-9236-x

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“…The approach enables, for the first time, to look at leeches in the light of outcomes from dozens of living creatures. Despite RAPD usefulness is frequently questioned due to possible co-migration of non-homologous fragments they often perform surprisingly well in recovering proper phylogenetic trees even in distant taxa as exemplified in plants (Polok 2007;Wong et al 2007), fungi (Obornik et al 2000) and animals (Spiridonova et al 2008). An intriguing point is why RAPDs are so effective.…”

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Genetic variation and species identification among selected leeches (Hirudinea) revealed by RAPD markers

Bielecki

Polok

2012

Biologia

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Leech taxonomy is based on unstable morphological characters. The overall level of genetic variability and species differentiation is unknown. Using the RAPD assays genetic diversities and genetic similarities were estimated in twelve species collected in North-Eastern Poland and representing three families and five subfamilies. Ten primers revealed 204 reproducible bands. Genetic diversities varied from 0.099 to 0.219 classifying studied species among variable invertebrates. Total 45 markers comprised 22% of all amplified bands were unique for species thus enabling their identification. Genetic similarities among species (0.528-0.811) evidenced several stages of differentiation, which is mirrored in the current taxonomy. The UPGMA and multidimensional scaling (nMDS) based on our RAPDs are congruent and reflected traditional division into "Rhynchobdellida" and Arhynchobdellida. The RAPD approach proved to be an effective tool in population and evolutionary studies of leeches. For the first time, genetic parameters were estimated enabling to compare leeches with outcomes from other animals.

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Genetic variation and species identification among selected leeches (Hirudinea) revealed by RAPD markers

Bielecki

Polok

2012

Biologia

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“…Similarly, L. japonica has been shown to reduce protein digestibility in rats, albeit, curiously, after 3 weeks, digestibility was comparable to the control diet, indicating that the rats had adapted to the high fiber diet (Suzuki et al,1993). Phlorotannins and high polysaccharide content are regarded to be the key factors that reduce the digestion of algae proteins (Wong and Cheung, 2001;Joubert and Fleurence, 2008).…”

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Nutritional value and Functional Properties of Algae Proteins

2023

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Microalgae are a large diverse group of microorganisms comprising photoautotrophic protists and prokaryotic cyanobacteria-also called as blue-green algae. These microalgae form the source of the food chain for more than 70% of the world's biomass. It contains higher nutritional values, with rapid growth characteristics. Microalgae are autotrophic organisms and extensively desired for use in nutraceuticals and as supplement in diet. Many microalgae species are documented for health benefits, by strengthening immune system and by increasing the nutritional constitution of body. Many countries have been experienced an increase in protein consumption over the last decades due to the population growth and adoption of protein-rich dietaries. Unfortunately, conventional-based protein agroindustry is associated with environmental impacts that might aggravate as the humankind increase. Thus, screening for novel protein sources that are environmentally friendly may contribute to conventional agriculture to provide food and feed in a more sustainable manner. In this context, microalgae farming are a promising alternative to couple the anthropic emissions with the production of food and feed. Some strains show protein contents two times higher than conventional protein sources produced from animals and plants. The use of whole microalgae biomass as a protein source in food and feed is simple and well-established. Conversely, the production of microalgae protein supplements and isolates requires the development of feasible and robust processes able to fractionate the microalgae biomass in different value-added products.

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Population genetics of Sargassum horneri (Fucales, Phaeophyta) in China revealed by ISSR and SRAP markers

Chong

Zhao

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Chin. J. Ocean. Limnol.

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Use of RAPD in differentiation of selected species of Sargassum (Sargassaceae, Phaeophyta)

Cited by 7 publications

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Genetic variation and species identification among selected leeches (Hirudinea) revealed by RAPD markers

Genetic variation and species identification among selected leeches (Hirudinea) revealed by RAPD markers

Nutritional value and Functional Properties of Algae Proteins

Population genetics of Sargassum horneri (Fucales, Phaeophyta) in China revealed by ISSR and SRAP markers

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