The D1/D2 domain of the large-subunit rDNA of the yeast species Clavispora lusitaniae is unusually polymorphic.

Lachance, M.A. and Daniel, H M and Meyer, W and Prasad, G S and Gautam, S P and Boundy-Mills, K (2003) The D1/D2 domain of the large-subunit rDNA of the yeast species Clavispora lusitaniae is unusually polymorphic. FEMS yeast research, 4 (3). pp. 253-8. ISSN 1567-1356

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Abstract

Ten different versions of the D1/D2 divergent domain of the large-subunit ribosomal DNA were identified among interbreeding members of the yeast species Clavispora lusitaniae. One major polymorphism, located in a 90-bp structural motif of the D2 domain, exists in two versions that differ by 32 base substitutions. Three other polymorphisms consist of a two-base substitution, a two-base deletion, and a single-base deletion, respectively. The polymorphisms are independent of one another and of the two mating types, indicating that the strains studied belong to a single, sexually active Mendelian population. Several strains were heterogeneous for one or more of the polymorphisms, and one strain was found to be automictic and capable of producing asci on its own by isogamous conjugation or by bud-parent autogamy. These observations suggest circumspection in the use of sequence divergence as the principal criterion for delimiting yeast species.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	Copyright of this article belongs to Wiley.
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Clavispora lusitaniae ; D1/D2 large-subunit rRNA polymorphism; Sequence heterogeneity; Species concept
Subjects:	Q Science > QR Microbiology
Depositing User:	Dr. K.P.S.Sengar
Date Deposited:	14 Feb 2012 10:31
Last Modified:	08 Jan 2015 10:03
URI:	http://crdd.osdd.net/open/id/eprint/936

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