Abstract
Tetrad dissection is a powerful tool in yeast genetics that allows the analysis of products of a single meiosis. With just a few tetrads, it is possible to determine linkage, identify unique phenotypes associated with double mutants, or assess specific meiotic defects. Strains are crossed on nitrogen-limiting medium for 3 days. With the help of a micromanipulator, ripe asci are isolated to spots 5 mm apart on a YES plate. Incubation at 36 °C for about 3–5 h is necessary for the ascus walls to break down. Once the spores are released, they are individually placed in a row containing four tetrad products, separated by 5 mm. The spores are then put in the appropriate temperature for the cross until colonies form, and phenotypes are assessed by replica plating or microscopic analysis.
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This work was supported by NIH grant RO1 GM-81418 to S.L.F.
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Escorcia, W., Forsburg, S.L. (2018). Tetrad Dissection in Fission Yeast. In: Singleton, T. (eds) Schizosaccharomyces pombe. Methods in Molecular Biology, vol 1721. Humana Press, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-7546-4_16
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