Experimental evolution across different thermal regimes yields genetic divergence in recombination fraction but no divergence in temperature associated plastic recombination

Evolution; International Journal of Organic Evolution
Kathryn P Kohl, Nadia D Singh

Abstract

Phenotypic plasticity is pervasive in nature. One mechanism underlying the evolution and maintenance of such plasticity is environmental heterogeneity. Indeed, theory indicates that both spatial and temporal variation in the environment should favor the evolution of phenotypic plasticity under a variety of conditions. Cyclical environmental conditions have also been shown to yield evolved increases in recombination frequency. Here, we use a panel of replicated experimental evolution populations of D. melanogaster to test whether variable environments favor enhanced plasticity in recombination rate and/or increased recombination rate in response to temperature. In contrast to expectation, we find no evidence for either enhanced plasticity in recombination or increased rates of recombination in the variable environment lines. Our data confirm a role of temperature in mediating recombination fraction in D. melanogaster, and indicate that recombination is genetically and plastically depressed under lower temperatures. Our data further suggest that the genetic architectures underlying plastic recombination and population-level variation in recombination rate are likely to be distinct.

References

Sep 1, 1977·The Journal of Heredity·R S BroadheadM G Kidwell
Apr 6, 1968·Nature·S A Henderson, R G Edwards
Jan 1, 1973·Cytogenetics and Cell Genetics·F W LuthardtP Yu
May 1, 1967·Heredity·J R Johnston, R Mortimer
Apr 1, 1995·Genetical Research·N H Barton
Nov 29, 2001·Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America·M F Abdullah, R H Borts
Feb 6, 2004·The Journal of Heredity·C F RodellD K Keenan
Oct 7, 2004·Nature Genetics·Augustine KongKari Stefansson
Apr 27, 2005·Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America·Mary Jane West-Eberhard
Jul 16, 2005·Genetics·Aneil F AgrawalSarah P Otto
Aug 1, 1926·Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America·C Stern
Feb 16, 2007·Evolution; International Journal of Organic Evolution·Nicholas K PriestLaura F Galloway
Mar 14, 2009·PLoS Genetics·Matthew V Rockman, Leonid Kruglyak
Jun 19, 2009·Genetics·Beth L DumontBret A Payseur
Sep 19, 2009·PLoS Genetics·Reshmi ChowdhuryVivian G Cheung
Jun 19, 2010·Trends in Ecology & Evolution·David W PfennigArmin P Moczek
Jul 14, 2010·Evolution; International Journal of Organic Evolution·Sam YeamanMichael C Whitlock
May 1, 1995·Trends in Ecology & Evolution·S ViaP H Van Tienderen
Apr 1, 1998·Trends in Ecology & Evolution·S P Otto, Y Michalakis
Jun 24, 2011·PloS One·Adi Fledel-AlonMolly Przeworski
Jul 22, 2011·Nature·Anjali G HinchSimon R Myers
Sep 14, 2011·PLoS Genetics·Julie HussinPhilip Awadalla
Jan 27, 2012·Evolution; International Journal of Organic Evolution·Katherine Tedman-Aucoin, Aneil F Agrawal
Jun 8, 2012·Evolution; International Journal of Organic Evolution·Brandon S CooperKristi L Montooth
Jul 31, 2012·PLoS Genetics·Cynthia SandorMichel Georges
Oct 25, 2013·Evolution; International Journal of Organic Evolution·Catriona CondonMichael J Angilletta
Oct 1, 1996·TAG. Theoretical and applied genetics. Theoretische und angewandte Genetik·R G HadadC G Poneleit
Jun 4, 2014·Evolution; International Journal of Organic Evolution·Chad M Hunter, Nadia D Singh
Nov 28, 2014·Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America·Oana CarjaMarcus W Feldman

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Related Concepts

Trending Feeds

COVID-19

Coronaviruses encompass a large family of viruses that cause the common cold as well as more serious diseases, such as the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19; formally known as 2019-nCoV). Coronaviruses can spread from animals to humans; symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties; in more severe cases, infection can lead to death. This feed covers recent research on COVID-19.

Blastomycosis

Blastomycosis fungal infections spread through inhaling Blastomyces dermatitidis spores. Discover the latest research on blastomycosis fungal infections here.

Nuclear Pore Complex in ALS/FTD

Alterations in nucleocytoplasmic transport, controlled by the nuclear pore complex, may be involved in the pathomechanism underlying multiple neurodegenerative diseases including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Dementia. Here is the latest research on the nuclear pore complex in ALS and FTD.

Applications of Molecular Barcoding

The concept of molecular barcoding is that each original DNA or RNA molecule is attached to a unique sequence barcode. Sequence reads having different barcodes represent different original molecules, while sequence reads having the same barcode are results of PCR duplication from one original molecule. Discover the latest research on molecular barcoding here.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease characterized by unexplained disabling fatigue; the pathology of which is incompletely understood. Discover the latest research on chronic fatigue syndrome here.

Evolution of Pluripotency

Pluripotency refers to the ability of a cell to develop into three primary germ cell layers of the embryo. This feed focuses on the mechanisms that underlie the evolution of pluripotency. Here is the latest research.

Position Effect Variegation

Position Effect Variagation occurs when a gene is inactivated due to its positioning near heterochromatic regions within a chromosome. Discover the latest research on Position Effect Variagation here.

STING Receptor Agonists

Stimulator of IFN genes (STING) are a group of transmembrane proteins that are involved in the induction of type I interferon that is important in the innate immune response. The stimulation of STING has been an active area of research in the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Here is the latest research on STING receptor agonists.

Microbicide

Microbicides are products that can be applied to vaginal or rectal mucosal surfaces with the goal of preventing, or at least significantly reducing, the transmission of sexually transmitted infections. Here is the latest research on microbicides.