PCR-based sex test for Xiphophorus maculatus

Authors
Coughlan, T Schartl, M Hornung, U Hope, I Stewart, A
Citation
T. Coughlan et al., PCR-based sex test for Xiphophorus maculatus, J FISH BIOL, 54(1), 1999, pp. 218-222
Citations number
18
Categorie Soggetti
Aquatic Sciences
Journal title
JOURNAL OF FISH BIOLOGY
ISSN journal
00221112 → ACNP
Volume
54
Issue
1
Year of publication
1999
Pages
218 - 222
Database
ISI
SICI code
0022-1112(199901)54:1<218:PSTFXM>2.0.ZU;2-#
Abstract
A simple reliable PCR-based sex test for the platyfish Xiphophorus maculatu s is described using sex chromosome-linked molecular markers. The test can distinguish sexes prior to dimorphic differentiation without killing the fi sh. The method also has potential in identification of male and female embr yos prior to birth. (C) 1999 The Fisheries society of the British Isles.