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Genetics of somatic fusion in a myxomycete: F2 studies

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Extensive genetic studies have been undertaken on the control of asexual cell (plasmodial) fusion inDidymium iridis. At least 6 loci control asexual cell fusion and mutual exchange of protoplasm in the Pan. 1 strain. In this study it was determined that labor-saving use of backcrosses provides reliable genetic data which is in accord with more extensive F2 studies. Additional fusion data on 45 Pan. 1 clones are reported and possible biochemical control mechanisms of the fusion loci are discussed.

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    Present address: Department of Biological Sciences, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, USA

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    Ling, H. Genetics of somatic fusion in a myxomycete: F2 studies. Protoplasma 73, 407–416 (1971). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01273943

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