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. 1989;79(3):155-60.
doi: 10.1007/BF00121508.

Selection for pupation height in Drosophila melanogaster

L Garcia-Florez  1 , P Casares, C Carracedo
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Selection for pupation height in Drosophila melanogaster

L Garcia-Florez et al. Genetica. 1989.

Abstract

Divergent directional selection for high and low pupation height was practiced in D. melanogaster. A quick response was observed in the two directions of selection. This is the first time selection for low pupation sites was successful. Realized heritabilities were 18% and 13% for the high and low lines. Reciprocal crosses between divergent lines showed little or no dominance for low pupation sites. The need for a strict control of environmental factors when measuring pupation height is emphasized.

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