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sodVIC is an alpha-COP-related gene which is essential for establishing and maintaining polarized growth in Aspergillus nidulans.
Fungal genetics and biology : FG & B - 1 Apr 1999
Whittaker S L, Lunness P, Milward K J, Doonan J H, Assinder S J
Abstract excerpt
Strains of Aspergillus nidulans carrying the conditional-lethal mutation sodVIC1 (stabilization of disomy) are defective in nuclear division and hyphal extension. The mutation affects both the establishment and maintenance of polar growth, since mutant spores do not germinate at restrictive temperature and preexisting hyphae stop growing upon upshift. The defect is reversible within the first 3-4 h at restrictive...
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