A new marker, black, a useful recombination suppressor, In(2)2, and a balanced lethal for chromosome 2 of the mosquito Anopheles gambiae.

doi:10.4269/ajtmh.1999.61.618

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A new marker, black, a useful recombination suppressor, In(2)2, and a balanced lethal for chromosome 2 of the mosquito Anopheles gambiae.

The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene - 1 Oct 1999

Benedict M Q, McNitt L M, Cornel A J, Collins F H

Abstract excerpt

A new marker for the second chromosome of Anopheles gambiae, black, was isolated from progeny of 60Co-irradiated mosquitoes. The black mutation increases melanization of larval setae and portions of the cuticle that are heavily sclerotized such as the saddle and head capsule. Adults have a sooty color that almost completely eliminates white banding on wings, tarsi, and palps. Fertility and general vigor of black...

Topics

Animals
Anopheles
Chromosome Mapping
Cobalt Radioisotopes
Crosses, Genetic
Female
Genes, Lethal
Genetic Markers
Genotype
Insect Vectors
Larva
Male
Mutagenesis
Pigmentation
Recombination, Genetic

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PMID: 10548297
DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.1999.61.618

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