CROSSING OVER IN A DOUBLE TRANSLOCATION IN DROSOPHILA

Abstract

The production and fertility of a double translocation heterozygote in Drosophila melanogaster are reported. A difference in the fertility of male and female double heterozygotes was recorded and explained on the basis of crossing over, occurring in the differential segments of female double heterozygotes, producing extra unbalanced gametes. It was shown that crossing over was absent from one differential segment but the amount of crossing over occurring in the other differential segment was measured. The possible use of multiple translocation systems for pest control is discussed with particular reference to the use of double translocation heterozygotes.