Gene marker loss induced by the transposable element, En, in maize.

doi:10.1093/genetics/136.3.1151

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Gene marker loss induced by the transposable element, En, in maize.

Genetics - 1 Mar 1994

Cormack J, Peterson P A

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The En/Spm transposable element system in maize includes the functional element, En/Spm and the receptor element I/dSpm. An En receptor has been found that shows En-induced breakage. This En-responsive receptor (designated I836518) is located on the short arm of chromosome 9, proximal to Wx. In t...

Topics

Chromosome Mapping
DNA Transposable Elements
Gene Deletion
Genes, Plant
Genes, Regulator
Genetic Markers
Mutation
Phenotype
Zea mays

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