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Gynogenesis caused by ultraviolet irradiation of salmonid sperm

Journal Article · · J. Exp. Zool.; (United States)

Gynogenetic rainbow trout lines can be produced easily with the simple UV sperm irradiation technique detailed in this study. The dose effect on embryonic survival rate is called a pseudo Hertwig effect because of major differences with results of gamma irradiation: Some mixing of various karyotypes (from diploid to haploid number) were obtained with mean doses, probably because of the weak penetrating power of the ultraviolet rays. Irradiations lasting 4 minutes of more are required to produce homogeneous haploid progeny; heat shock applied to such fertilized eggs results in diploid fry of the maternal phenotype.

Research Organization:
Laboratoire de Physiologie des Poissons, Jouy Enjosas, France
OSTI ID:
6238905
Journal Information:
J. Exp. Zool.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Exp. Zool.; (United States) Vol. 223:2; ISSN JEZOA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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