Genes : al

Symbol

Character

first ecdysis lethal

Chr.No

Map

37.9

Name

albino

Explanation

Gene affecting harding of cuticle at the first ecdysis.Spontaneous;homozygotes hatch and develop normally during first instar, distinct albino features appear soon after first ecdysis and die with shrinking; cuticle layer incomplete in hardening and have porous structure, unable to eat leaves and to maintain body-water: Independent spontaneous mutation al², like al but time of death variable.

a60

Notes

Allele

al²
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Reference

土井良ら[42-411] ,日蚕雑

Related strains

a60
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