scholarly journals Quantitative genetics of temperature performance curves of Neurospora crassa

Evolution ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 74 (8) ◽  
pp. 1772-1787
Author(s):  
Neda N. Moghadam ◽  
Karendeep Sidhu ◽  
Pauliina A. M. Summanen ◽  
Tarmo Ketola ◽  
Ilkka Kronholm
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neda N. Moghadam ◽  
Karendeep Sidhu ◽  
Pauliina A. M. Summanen ◽  
Tarmo Ketola ◽  
Ilkka Kronholm

AbstractEarth’s temperature is increasing due to anthropogenic CO2 emissions; and organisms need either to adapt to higher temperatures, migrate into colder areas, or face extinction. Temperature affects nearly all aspects of an organism’s physiology via its influence on metabolic rate and protein structure, therefore genetic adaptation to increased temperature may be much harder to achieve compared to other abiotic stresses. There is still much to be learned about the evolutionary potential for adaptation to higher temperatures, therefore we studied the quantitative genetics of growth rates in different temperatures that make up the thermal performance curve of the fungal model system Neurospora crassa. We studied the amount of genetic variation for thermal performance curves and examined possible genetic constraints by estimating the G-matrix. We observed a substantial amount of genetic variation for growth in different temperatures, and most genetic variation was for performance curve elevation. Contrary to common theoretical assumptions, we did not find strong evidence for genetic trade-offs for growth between hotter and colder temperatures. We also simulated short term evolution of thermal performance curves of N. crassa, and suggest that they can have versatile responses to selection.


Author(s):  
Karen S. Howard ◽  
H. D. Braymer ◽  
M. D. Socolofsky ◽  
S. A. Milligan

The recently isolated cell wall mutant slime X of Neurospora crassa was prepared for ultrastructural and morphological comparison with the cell wall mutant slime. The purpose of this article is to discuss the methods of preparation for TEM and SEM observations, as well as to make a preliminary comparison of the two mutants.TEM: Cells of the slime mutant were prepared for thin sectioning by the method of Bigger, et al. Slime X cells were prepared in the same manner with the following two exceptions: the cells were embedded in 3% agar prior to fixation and the buffered solutions contained 5% sucrose throughout the procedure.SEM: Two methods were used to prepare mutant and wild type Neurospora for the SEM. First, single colonies of mutant cells and small areas of wild type hyphae were cut from solid media and fixed with OSO4 vapors similar to the procedure used by Harris, et al. with one alteration. The cell-containing agar blocks were dehydrated by immersion in 2,2-dimethoxypropane (DMP).


Alloy Digest ◽  
1996 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  

Abstract Allegheny Ludlum AL276 is widely used in the most severe environments found in chemical plants and in power plant desulfurization systems. The high molybdenum level with tungsten gives excellent pitting and crevice corrosion resistance. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties. It also includes information on low and high temperature performance, and corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, joining, and surface treatment. Filing Code: Ni-497. Producer or source: Allegheny Ludlum Corporation.


Alloy Digest ◽  
1995 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  

Abstract NICROFER 5520 Co is a nickel-chromium-cobalt-molybdenum alloy with excellent strength and creep properties up to high temperatures. Due to its balanced chemical composition the alloy shows outstanding resistance to high temperature corrosion in the form of oxidation and carburization. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, elasticity, and tensile properties. It also includes information on high temperature performance as well as forming, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: Ni-480. Producer or source: VDM Technologies Corporation.


Alloy Digest ◽  
1993 ◽  
Vol 42 (10) ◽  

Abstract ALTEMP HX is an austenitic nickel-base alloy designed for outstanding oxidation and strength at high temperatures. The alloy is solid-solution strengthened. Applications include uses in the aerospace, heat treatment and petrochemical markets. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, elasticity, and tensile properties as well as fracture toughness and creep. It also includes information on low and high temperature performance, and corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, and joining. Filing Code: Ni-442. Producer or source: Allegheny Ludlum Corporation.


Alloy Digest ◽  
1993 ◽  
Vol 42 (7) ◽  

Abstract DELORO 716 PM is a nickel-base alloy recommended for handling conditions of wear, erosion, heat and corrosion when impact is also a consideration. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, and hardness. It also includes information on high temperature performance and wear resistance as well as machining and joining. Filing Code: Ni-435. Producer or source: Deloro Stellite Inc.


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