Gene flow between arrhenotokous and thelytokous populations of Venturia canescens (Hymenoptera).

M.V. Schneider, G.J.J. Driessen, L.W. Beukeboom, R. Boll, K. Van Eunen, A. Selzner, J. Talsma, L. Lapchin

    Research output: Contribution to JournalArticleAcademicpeer-review

    Abstract

    In the solitary parasitoid wasp Venturia canescens both arrhenotokously (sexual) and thelytokously (parthenogenetical) reproducing individuals occur sympatrically. We found in the laboratory that thelytokous wasps are able to mate, receive and use sperm of arrhenotokous males. Using nuclear (amplified fragment length polymorphism, virus-like protein) and mitochondrial (restriction fragment length polymorphism) markers, we show the occurrence of gene flow from the arrhenotokous to the thelytokous mode in the field. Our results reinforce the paradox of sex in this species.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)260-267
    JournalHeredity
    Volume90
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2003

    Fingerprint

    Dive into the research topics of 'Gene flow between arrhenotokous and thelytokous populations of Venturia canescens (Hymenoptera).'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

    Cite this