Using the ‘Buller phenomenon’ in experimental evolution studies of basidiomycetes

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Duur K. Aanen, Wageningen University

Abstract

In basidiomycetes, the monokaryons in a mating simultaneously exhibit two clearly distinct behaviors that can be considered as female and male roles, respectively: the acceptance of a nucleus, and the donation of a nucleus. However, since each monokaryon is a hermaphrodite, these two behaviors are difficult to distinguish. Here, I describe a simple method to select for the male role. A nucleus is serially passed through a non-evolving monokaryon, utilizing the ‘Buller phenomenon’. I describe some theoretical predictions that can be tested with this metho

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Recommended Citation

Aanen, D. K. (2008) "Using the ‘Buller phenomenon’ in experimental evolution studies of basidiomycetes," Fungal Genetics Reports: Vol. 55, Article 4. https://doi.org/10.4148/1941-4765.1084