Substitution rates in a new Silene latifolia sex-linked gene, SlssX/Y.

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Dioecious white campion Silene latifolia has sex chromosomal sex determination, with homogametic (XX) females and heterogametic (XY) males. This species has become popular in studies of sex chromosome evolution. However, the lack of genes isolated from the X and Y chromosomes of this species is a major obstacle for such studies. Here, I report the isolation of a new sex-linked gene, Slss, with strong homology to spermidine synthase genes of other species. The new gene has homologous intact co...

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Authors: Filatov, D

• Publication status: Published
• Journal: Molecular biology and evolution
• Volume: 22
• Issue: 3
• Pages: 402-408
• Publication date: 2005-03-01
• DOI: 10.1093/molbev/msi003
• EISSN: 1537-1719
• ISSN: 0737-4038
• Language: English
• Keywords: Male; Genes, Plant; Amino Acid Substitution; Female; X Chromosome; Y Chromosome; Sex Determination Processes; Animals; Evolution, Molecular; Silene