hypomorphic allele - molecular evidence
Deletion within Apl (does not encompass the transcription start site).
190 bp deletion that removes the ATG and most of the first coding exon.
decreased fecundity | male
female fertile
male sterile
partially lethal - majority live
individualization stage spermatid
Aplnull1 homozygous females produce significantly more offspring than controls.
Aplnull1 homozygous males produce no mature sperm, as spermatids fail to individualize; in agreement, no sperm is observed in the seminal vesicle.
Aplnull1 is partially rescued by Apl+RC