Novel embryonic and adult homeotic phenotypes are produced by pleiohomeotic mutations in Drosophila.

doi:10.1006/dbio.1994.1040

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Novel embryonic and adult homeotic phenotypes are produced by pleiohomeotic mutations in Drosophila.

Developmental biology - 1 Feb 1994

Girton J R, Jeon S H

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We have investigated the effects of mutations of the pleiohomeotic (pho) locus (formerly called l(4)29) on embryonic and adult development of Drosophila melanogaster. The normal function of pho is vital for pattern formation during embryonic and adult development. The hypomorphic, adult-viable ph...

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Alleles
Animals
Congenital Abnormalities
Drosophila
Female
Male
Mutation
Phenotype

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