In:
Genetical Research, Hindawi Limited, Vol. 68, No. 1 ( 1996-08), p. 17-21
Abstract:
Z-(ll)-pentacosene, Drosophila virilis sex pheromone, is predominant among the female cuticular hydrocarbons and can elicit male courtship behaviours. To evaluate the genetic basis of its production, interspecific crosses between D. novamexicana and genetically marked D. virilis were made and hydrocarbon profiles of their backcross progeny were analysed. The production of Z-(ll)-pentacosene was autosomally controlled and was recessive. Of the six D. virilis chromosomes only the second and the third chromosomes showed significant contributions to sex pheromone production, and acted additively. Analysis of recombinant females indicated that the locus on the second chromosome mapped to the proximity of position 2–218.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0016-6723
,
1469-5073
DOI:
10.1017/S001667230003384X
Language:
English
Publisher:
Hindawi Limited
Publication Date:
1996
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2412684-6
detail.hit.zdb_id:
1472156-9
SSG:
12
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