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Selection arena in Aspergillus nidulans.
Fungal genetics and biology : FG & B - 1 Feb 2004
Bruggeman Judith, Debets Alfons J M, Hoekstra Rolf F
Abstract excerpt
The selection arena hypothesis states that overproduction of zygotes--a widespread phenomenon in animals and plants--can be explained as a mechanism of progeny choice. As a similar mechanism, the ascomycetous fungus Aspergillus nidulans may overproduce dikaryotic fruit initials, hereafter called dikaryons. Then, progeny choice might involve selection on which of these dikaryons will thrive to produce thousands of...
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