Genotype and environment shape the fitness of Drosophila melanogaster

Fitness traits of Drosophila are believed to be expressed under genetic control and the environment. This study focuses on the interaction between the genotype (expressing high and low fitness level) of Drosophila melanogaster and the environment (diet and infection). The environmental factors are s...

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Main Authors: Wesam S. Meshrif, Samar E. Elkholy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2015-01-01
Series:Journal of Basic and Applied Zoology
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2090989615000090