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Temperature-sensitive mutations in Habrobracon*

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  14 April 2009

Roger H. Smith
Affiliation:
Biology Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37830
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Techniques for isolating and analysing temperature-sensitive mutations in Habrobracon serinopae are presented. The temperature-sensitive patterns and lethal phases are described for nine different mutant strains. Such mutants are well suited for the study of gene action during development.

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Research Article
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1974

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