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A Method to Test the Effect of Environmental Cues on Mating Behavior in Drosophila melanogaster
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A Method to Test the Effect of Environmental Cues on Mating Behavior in Drosophila melanogaster

A Method to Test the Effect of Environmental Cues on Mating Behavior in Drosophila melanogaster

DOI:
10.3791/55690-v

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08:13 min

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July 17, 2017

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1Groningen Institute for Evolutionary Life Sciences,University of Groningen

Chapters

  • 00:05Title
  • 00:47Food Medium Preparation
  • 02:01Mating Arena Preparation
  • 03:11Yeast Culture for Odor
  • 05:15Air Pump Set-up
  • 05:51Monitoring of Mating Behavior
  • 07:12Results: Female Receptivity Increased with Presence of Yeast Odor and Acetic Acid
  • 07:49Conclusion

Summary

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We demonstrate an assay to analyze the environmental and genetic cues that influence mating behavior in the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster.

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Keywords: Drosophila MelanogasterMating BehaviorEnvironmental CuesBehavioral AssayReproductive BehaviorsCourtshipGenetic FactorsEnvironmental FactorsBehavioral BiologyNeurogeneticsFood MediumOdorous CompoundsPetri DishParaffin Film Plugs

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