Cytogenetic data of Partamona peckolti (Hymenoptera, Apidae, Meliponini) by C banding and fluorochrome staining with DA/CMA(3) and DA/DAPI
Genet. mol. biol
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26(1): 53-57, Mar. 2003. ilus, tab
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The stingless bees of the Partamona genus have been studied taxonomically, ecologically and behaviourally, but cytogenetic studies are still rare. The objective of this study was to obtain cytogenetic data to contribute to Partamona peckolti species characterization. Heterochromatin was localized in all chromosome pericentromeric regions but some blocks could be visualized on some large chromosomes arms. A large heterozygous DA-CMA(3)-positive band was observed on one large chromosome arm, but was completely absent when C banding was applied before fluorochrome staining, with only one small positive band being visualized. Sequential DA-CMA(3)-NOR staining of interphase nuclei provided coincident positive responses. This suggests that DA-CMA(3)-positive bands of P. peckolti correspond to nucleolar organizer regions, as previously confirmed for another Partamona species by FISH
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Main subject:
Bees
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Chromosome Banding
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Cytogenetics
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Fluorescent Dyes
Language:
English
Journal:
Genet. mol. biol
Journal subject:
Genetics
Year:
2003
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
UFV/BR
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USP/BR
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