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Gametic non-random associations in North-West African populations ofDrosophila melanogaster

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Three North-west African populations ofDrosophila melanogaster were analyzed for chromosomal and enzyme polymorphism as well as for gametic associations between non allelic elements mapped on the same chromosome arm. Strong geographic heterogeneity was found between populations, both for enzyme and chromosomal polymorphism. Out of the 43 possible comparisons for gametic association, 14 (32.5%) were statistically significant.

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    J. M. Afonso, M. Hernández, G. Padrón & A. M. González

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Afonso, J.M., Hernández, M., Padrón, G. et al. Gametic non-random associations in North-West African populations ofDrosophila melanogaster . Genetica 67, 3–11 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02424455

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