Interconversion of Yeast Mating Types I. Direct Observations of the Action of the Homothallism (HO) Gene

AUTOR(ES)

Hicks, James B.

RESUMO

The HO gene promotes interconversion between a and α mating types. As a consequence, homothallic diploid cells are formed by mating between siblings descended from a single α HO or a HO spore. In order to determine the frequency and pattern of the mating-type switch, we have used a simple technique by which the mating phenotype can be assayed without losing the cell to the mating process itself. Specifically, we have performed pedigree analysis on descendants of single homothallic spores, testing these cells for sensitivity to α-factor.

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