P{ry11} insertion within the first stwl exon.
female sterile
male fertile
ovary
Females lay few eggs and ovaries remain rudimentary.
Δ2-3 induced mobilisation of the P{ry11} element demonstrates the insertion is responsible for the female sterile phenotype.
Δ2-3 induced mobilisation of the P{ry11} element demonstrates the insertion is responsible for the female sterile phenotype.