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Chapter 2. Fungal Genetics

  1. Dr Kevin Kavanagh
  1. Dr Malcolm Whiteway,
  2. Dr Catherine Bachewich

Published Online: 20 DEC 2005

DOI: 10.1002/0470015330.ch2

Book Title

Fungi: Biology and Applications

Fungi: Biology and Applications

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How to Cite

Whiteway, M. and Bachewich, C. (2005) Fungal Genetics, in Fungi: Biology and Applications (ed K. Kavanagh), John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, Chichester, UK. doi: 10.1002/0470015330.ch2

Editor Information

  1. Department of Biology, National University of Ireland, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland

Author Information

  1. Biotechnology Research Institute, National Research Council of Canada, 6100 Royalmount Avenue, Montreal, QC, Canada H4P 2R2

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 20 DEC 2005
  2. Published Print: 15 APR 2005

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9780470867013

Online ISBN: 9780470015339

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Keywords:

  • genetic manipulation;
  • mutagenesis and genetic recombination;
  • filamentous fungi;
  • Aspergillus nidulans;
  • mating loci in Neurospora;
  • Candida albicans;
  • mating ability and white–opaque switching;
  • RIPing and quelling;
  • classic tetrad analysis

Summary

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • Introduction

  • Fungal life cycles

  • Sexual analysis: regulation of mating

  • Unique characteristics of filamentous fungi that are advantageous for genetic analysis

  • Genetics as a tool

  • Conclusions

  • Further reading

  • Revision questions

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