Quick and reliable method to analyze meiotic segregation patterns in Coprinus cinereus using the polymerase chain reaction. The advantages of this method include: 1. The tissue is grown and lyophilized in the same tube, which facilitates the simultaneous analysis of many segregants. 2. Only one extraction step is necessary. 3. The markers are scored by gel electrophoresis, thereby bypassing Southern analysis. - [Read Method to Analyze Meiotic Segregation Patterns in Coprinus cinereus Using PCR]
Protocols for Neurospora methods. Includes: Standard strains; Crosses; Minimal medium; Color coding of media; Agar substrate for manipulation and isolation; Stock solutions of supplements; Mating-type tests; Preservation of stocks by silica gel; Cleaning of glassware; Control of mites. - [Read Neurospora Methods Protocols]
Northern blot protocol for the detection of RNA in Neurospora. Includes: Extract RNA from tissue powder; Electropheresis and transfer RNA; Preparing the membrane for probing and preparation of a riboprob.; Hybridization. - [Read Northern blot Protocol for the Detection of RNA in Neurospora]
Protocol guide for the N. crassa yeast artificial chromosome library. Includes: Chromosome Walking; Hybridization screening of the YAC library; YAC restriction mapping and contig building; Preparation of chromosomal DNA plugs of YAC clones; Partial restriction enzyme digestion of YAC DNA plugs; Using CHEF gel analysis to resolve YAC clones; Southern Hybridization; Isolation of terminal restriction fragments from cloned DNA inserts in YAC clones; etc. - [Read Protocol Guide for the N. crassa Yeast Artificial Chromosome Library]
DNA isolation method yields an average of 0.6 micrograms of genomic DNA that is suitable for Southern analysis or PCR. Starting with fresh mycelium, 20 to 40 samples can be processed in approximately two hours. Better yields (about 5 micrograms) may be obtained by suspending approximately 100 microliters of ground lyophilized mycelium in 500 microliters of isolation buffer and following the protocol. - [Read Small Scale DNA Preps for Neurospora crassa Protocol]
Simple method for growing Neurospora and for isolation of DNA that may be performed in two days from start to finish. The growth of mycelia in Petri plates eliminates the need for large numbers of flasks when growing many cultures for DNA isolation. - [Read Ultra-Fast Method of DNA Extraction from Neurospora Protocol]
Vogel's 50X salts as given in the Microbial Genetics Bulletin 13:42-43, 1956. In 750 ml. distilled water, dissolve successively with stirring at room temperature. - [Read Vogel's Minimal Media Protocol]