ISSN:
0192-253X
Keywords:
Eggshell
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Female sterile mutant
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Endochorion
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Germ line
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Somatic line
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Cell interactions in oogenesis
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Life and Medical Sciences
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Genetics
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Eight X-linked recessive female sterile mutations, derived from a hybrid dysgenic screen of Drosophila melanogaster and representing eight distinct loci, have been characterized by genetic and ultrastructural analysis. Four have abnormal respiratory appendages, three have essentially normal appendages but show moderate defects in the endochorion, and one mutant, fs(1)nela, exhibits major defects in both the endochorion and the respiratory appendages. Germ line clones of all eight mutants were generated using the dominant female sterile technique. Seven of the eight mutations are germ line specific, indicating that, although the eggshell is produced by the follicular cells, germ line functions play a significant role in its elaboration. The mutant that shows major defects, fs(1)nela, is somatic line specific, and exerts its effect in the ovary.
Additional Material:
2 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/dvg.1020100204
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