scholarly journals Intraspecific variation of reproductive characteristics of Amblyseius californicus (McGregor) (Acari: Phytoseiidae)

2004 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 351-355 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shingo Toyoshima ◽  
Norihide Hinomoto
Keyword(s):  
Intraspecific Variation ◽  
Reproductive Characteristics ◽  
Amblyseius Californicus

Reproductive Characteristics of Red-Tailed Hawks in Yellowstone National Park, an Intact Temperate Landscape

2019 ◽  
Vol 53 (3) ◽  
pp. 309
Author(s):  
Lauren E. Walker ◽  
Lisa M. Baril ◽  
David B. Haines ◽  
Douglas W. Smith
Keyword(s):  
Yellowstone National Park ◽  
National Park ◽  
Reproductive Characteristics

Reproductive characteristics of the african pygmy hedgehog, atelerix albiventris

Reproduction ◽  
2000 ◽  
pp. 143-150 ◽  
Author(s):  
JM Bedford ◽  
OB Mock ◽  
SK Nagdas ◽  
VP Winfrey ◽  
GE Olson
Keyword(s):  
Fallopian Tube ◽  
Zona Pellucida ◽  
Sperm Head ◽  
Reproductive Characteristics ◽  
Cumulus Oophorus ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Main Components ◽  
Initial Binding ◽  
Structural Matrix

To obtain further perspective on reproduction and particularly gamete function among so-called primitive mammals presently grouped in the Order Insectivora, we have examined the African hedgehog, Atelerix albiventris, in light of unusual features reported in shrews and moles. Atelerix proves to share many but not all of the characteristics seen in these other insectivores. The penis of Atelerix has a 'snail-like' form, but lacks the surface spines common in insectivores and a number of other mammals. Hedgehog spermatozoa display an eccentric insertion of the tail on the sperm head, and they manifest the barbs on the perforatorium that, in shrews, probably effect the initial binding of the sperm head to the zona pellucida. As a possible correlate, the structural matrix of the hedgehog acrosome comprises only two main components, as judged by immunoblotting, rather than the complex of peptides seen in the matrix of some higher mammals. The Fallopian tube of Atelerix is relatively simple; it displays only minor differences in width and in the arborized epithelium between the isthmus and ampulla, and shows no evidence of the unusual sperm crypts that characterize the isthmus or ampulla, depending on the species, in shrews and moles. In common with other insectivores, Atelerix appears to be an induced ovulator, as judged by the ovulation of some 6-8 eggs by about 23 h after injection of hCG. The dense cumulus oophorus appeared to have little matrix, in keeping with the modest dimensions of the tubal ampulla and, while it was not quite as discrete as that of soricids, it did show the same insensitivity to 0.5% (w/v) ovine or bovine hyaluronidase.

scholarly journals Analysis of the reproduction mode in Psidium spp. using the pollen:ovule ratio

2020 ◽  
Vol 43 ◽  
pp. e44062
Author(s):  
Maria Lorraine Fonseca Oliveira ◽  
Telma Nair Santana Pereira ◽  
Rodrigo Miranda Barbosa ◽  
Alexandre Pio Viana
Keyword(s):  
Pollen Grains ◽  
Flower Bud ◽  
Reproduction Mode ◽  
Reproductive Characteristics ◽  
Reproduction Strategy ◽  
Pollen:Ovule Ratio ◽  
Floral Bud

This research aimed to explore the reproductive characteristics of three species of Psidium (P. guajava L., P. cattleyanum Sabine, and P. guineense Sw.) and estimate a probable reproduction strategy based on the pollen:ovule (P:O) methodology. The number of pollen grains per floral bud (NGPB), number of pollen grains per anther (NGPA), number of anthers per flower bud (NAB), number of ovules per flower bud (NOB), and the P:O ratio of each species were estimated. All species had a P:O ratio over 2,000 and were classified as xenogamous. P.guajava presented the highest values for all characteristics evaluated, with the NGPB at 3,777,519, the NOB at 584.50 and a P:O ratio of 6,462.82. Similarly, P. cattleyanum had a P:O ratio of 5,649.89 (NGPB 762,736 and NOB 135). However, P. guineense was considered facultative xenogamous, with P:O of 2,085.75, the NGPB at 741,484 and the NOB at 355.50. Thus, it was concluded that the studied species have a preference for allogamy and require many pollen grains to fertilize each ovule, demonstrating that the transfer of pollen to the stigma is not very specialized.

scholarly journals Complete Chloroplast Genome of Japanese Larch (Larix kaempferi): Insights into Intraspecific Variation with an Isolated Northern Limit Population

Forests ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 884
Author(s):  
Shufen Chen ◽  
Wataru Ishizuka ◽  
Toshihiko Hara ◽  
Susumu Goto
Keyword(s):  
Chloroplast Genome ◽  
Intraspecific Variation ◽  
Japanese Larch ◽  
Monophyletic Group ◽  
Phylogenetic Position ◽  
Larix Kaempferi ◽  
Northern Limit ◽  
Complete Chloroplast Genome ◽  
Intraspecific Variations ◽  
Cpdna Markers

Research Highlights: The complete chloroplast genome for eight individuals of Japanese larch, including from the isolated population at the northern limit of the range (Manokami larch), revealed that Japanese larch forms a monophyletic group, within which Manokami larch can be phylogenetically placed in Japanese larch. We detected intraspecific variation for possible candidate cpDNA markers in Japanese larch. Background and Objectives: The natural distribution of Japanese larch is limited to the mountainous range in the central part of Honshu Island, Japan, with an isolated northern limit population (Manokami larch). In this study, we determined the phylogenetic position of Manokami larch within Japanese larch, characterized the chloroplast genome of Japanese larch, detected intraspecific variation, and determined candidate cpDNA markers. Materials and Methods: The complete genome sequence was determined for eight individuals, including Manokami larch, in this study. The genetic position of the northern limit population was evaluated using phylogenetic analysis. The chloroplast genome of Japanese larch was characterized by comparison with eight individuals. Furthermore, intraspecific variations were extracted to find candidate cpDNA markers. Results: The phylogenetic tree showed that Japanese larch forms a monophyletic group, within which Manokami larch can be phylogenetically placed, based on the complete chloroplast genome, with a bootstrap value of 100%. The value of nucleotide diversity (π) was calculated at 0.00004, based on SNP sites for Japanese larch, suggesting that sequences had low variation. However, we found three hyper-polymorphic regions within the cpDNA. Finally, we detected 31 intraspecific variations, including 19 single nucleotide polymorphisms, 8 simple sequence repeats, and 4 insertions or deletions. Conclusions: Using a distant genotype in a northern limit population (Manokami larch), we detected sufficient intraspecific variation for the possible candidates of cpDNA markers in Japanese larch.

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