FGSC #3439

Reporting Genes: erg-3

Species: crassa

Allele: UV41

Alternate Strain Number: 3169

Mutagen: UV

Depositor: DDP

Linkage Group: IIIR

Mating Type: A

Species Number: 10

Genetic Background: M

Opposite Mating Type: 2725

Genes

Locus	Cultural Requirements	Link Group	Type
erg-3	IIIR. Linked to dow (10 to 14%), probably to the left (PB).The cell membrane is deficient in ergosterol; slightly (2x) increased resistance to nystatin and other polyene antibiotics (417, 418). Biosynthetic lesion not identified (419). Female sterile, but forms tiny protoperithecia. Slow growth, reduced conidiation, uneven production of aerial hyphae.	IIIR	B

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