Ecological genomics: steps towards unraveling the genetic basis of inducible defenses in Daphnia

被引:39
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作者
Tollrian, Ralph [1 ]
Leese, Florian [1 ]
机构
[1] Ruhr Univ Bochum, Dept Anim Ecol Evolut & Biodivers, D-44801 Bochum, Germany
来源
BMC BIOLOGY | 2010年 / 8卷
关键词
Juvenile Hormone; Differential Display; Candidate Gene Approach; Inducible Defense; Alpha Tubulin;
D O I
10.1186/1741-7007-8-51
中图分类号
Q [生物科学];
学科分类号
07 ; 0710 ; 09 ;
摘要
Little is known about the genetic mechanisms underlying inducible defenses. Recently, the genome of Daphnia pulex, a model organism for defense studies, has been sequenced. Building on the genome information, recent preliminary studies in BMC Developmental Biology and BMC Molecular Biology have assessed gene response profiles in Daphnia under predation pressure. We review the significance of the findings and highlight future research perspectives.
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