A Model for the Evolution of Self-Fertilization and Vegetative Reproduction.

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Abstract:

It was shown in a simple model that a gene for selfing will be established in a population if and only if at least one of the selfing genotypes also contributes to random fertilization. The same conclusion is valid for vegetative reproduction and ameiotic parthenogenesis. This connection between selfing and the mating system is consistent with the much greater frequency of uniparental reproduction among plants than animals.

Author(s):
Nagylaki, Thomas
Author Organization(s):
WISCONSIN UNIV MADISON MATHEMATICS RESEARCH CENTER
Descriptive Note:
Technical summary rept.,
Supplementary Note:
Also pub. as Wisconsin Univ., Madison. Lab. of Genetics, Paper-1798.
Pagination:
0012

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
MRC-TSR-1501
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DA-31-124-ARO(D)-462, PHS-GM-15422
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*GENETICS, *PLANTS(BOTANY), *REPRODUCTION(PHYSIOLOGY), POPULATION, EVOLUTION(BIOLOGY), FERTILITY
Field(s)/Group(s):
Anatomy and Physiology
Keyword(s):
Plant genetics
Report Date:
1974 Oct 01