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Genet Res

Title:		Genetic analysis of Drosophila virilis sex pheromone: genetic mapping of the locus producing Z-(11)-pentacosene
Author(s):		Doi M; Tomaru M; Matsubayashi H; Yamanoi K; Oguma Y;
Address:		"Institute of Biological Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan"
Journal Title:		Genet Res
Year:		1996
Volume:		68
Issue:		1
Page Number:		17 - 21
DOI:		10.1017/s001667230003384x
ISSN/ISBN:		0016-6723 (Linking)
Abstract:		"Z-(11)-pentacosene, Drosophila virilis sex pheromone, is predominant among the female cuticular hydrocarbons and can elicit male courtship behaviours. To evaluate the genetic basis of its production, interspecific crosses between D. novamexicana and genetically marked D. virilis were made and hydrocarbon profiles of their backcross progeny were analysed. The production of Z-(11)-pentacosene was autosomally controlled and was recessive. Of the six D. virilis chromosomes only the second and the third chromosomes showed significant contributions to sex pheromone production, and acted additively. Analysis of recombinant females indicated that the locus on the second chromosome mapped to the proximity of position 2-218"
Keywords:		"Alkenes/*metabolism Animals Chromosome Mapping Drosophila/*genetics Female Genes, Insect Male Sex Attractants/*genetics;"
Notes:		"MedlineDoi, M Tomaru, M Matsubayashi, H Yamanoi, K Oguma, Y eng England 1996/08/01 Genet Res. 1996 Aug; 68(1):17-21. doi: 10.1017/s001667230003384x"