Abstract
Genetic studies on Aspergillus nidulans have been in progress for around 40 years, making it one of the best analysed filamentous fungi. This ascomycete has a well defined sexual cycle which is easy to use for meiotic analysis, and together with a parasexual cycle which facilitates assignment of new mutations to one of the 8 linkage groups, has helped generate a detailed genetic map (Clutterbuck, 1987). The ability of the organism to grow on a simple, defined minimal medium, and the considerable metabolic versatility of the fungus has also led to the characterisation and detailed analysis of many regulated systems (Scazzocchio, this volume). Regulation by nutrient availability, such as nitrogen and carbon source (Davis, Hynes, 1989), and development (Timberlake, this volume) have been studied in detail.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
