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Suppressed Dpy. e1957 previously called sup-21.

eIs2137 [sup-7(+) + Dm-hsp::lacZ] IV. lacZ expression induced by heat shock. Limited pattern (the pSHZ1 vector was originally designed for use in Drosophila, not C. elegans, and is not the best vector for expression of lacZ in the worm). This strain has predominantly historical value (as the first C. elegans strain shown to express a foreign gene). eIs2137 transgene is integrated and contains two plasmids: pAST (sup-7 amber suppressor), and pSHZ1 (lacZ driven by Drosophila heat shock promoter (S. Munro)).

Phenotypically wildtype XX hermaphrodite at 20C; poor viability and fertility at 25C. Rare XO animals are hermaphrodite due to suppression of amber mutation e2115 and consequent transformation of XO due to tra-2(e2046) gain-of-function. Reference: Hodgkin & Albertson (1995) PMID: 8647390.

Marginally Unc-no sin wave. Lethargic. Recessive. M-MATING-NO SUCCESS.

Males have abnormal swollen bursa. Hermaphrodites have abnormal swollen vulva.

Hermaphrodites have an abnormal protrusive vulva. Segregate males with abnormally swollen bursa. Suppressor of certain alleles of certain genes.

Hermaphrodites have an abnormal protrusive vulva. Segregate males with abnormally swollen bursa. ma116 is a weak recessive suppressor of certain alleles of certain genes.

Spongy gut, intestine has foamy look, especially in L4; Temperature sensitive-almost normal at 15C; leaky Eat at 20C; Penetrant and sick Eat at 25C. Unc.

Poorly growing, low self-fertility masculinized XX hermaphrodites. Weak allele of tra-2, partly suppressed to self-fertility by smg (NMD) mutation; permits efficient selection of new feminizing mutations. References: Spence et al. (1990) PMID: 2317869. Zarkower et al. (1994) PMID: 7520378.

ZZ21 lev-1(x21) tra-3(e2333) isolated by Jim Lewis as EMS-induced levamisole resistant derivative of N2. Found to carry a cryptic tra-3 allele by Jonathan Hodgkin. XX animals are viable hermaphrodites which produce 500 rather than 330 self-progeny; occasionally Egl; no other signs of masculinization.

Wild type hermaphrodite phenotype, since tra-3(e1107) is fully suppressed.

Wild type. previously called unc-110.

Grows poorly, best at 20C. Self-fertile intersexual XX hermaphrodite due to partial suppression of weak tra-1 allele by smg-2(NMD). References: Zarkower et al. (1994) PMID: 7520378. Hodgkin (1987) PMID:3428597.

Unc-32 hermaphrodites segregating Unc hermaphrodites and Unc Tra homozygous XX pseudomales with variable male tails, hermaphroditic gonads and adult yolk production. Class B2 allele (male tail, sterile hermaphrodite gonad) derived by mutation of tra-(gf) allele e1575. Reference: Hodgkin (1987) PMID:3428597.

Obligate male/female strain; maintain by crossing. Anatomically normal XX females and XX males. Male/female strain with sex determined by fem-1(+). Reference: Strain 11 in Hodgkin (2002) PMID: 12399387.

Obligate male/female strain; maintain by crossing. Anatomically normal XX females and XX males. Male/female strain with sex determined by an extrachromosomal transgene array carrying fem-1(+). Reference: Strain 16 in Hodgkin (2002) PMID: 12399387.

Obligate male/female strain; maintain by crossing. Anatomically normal XX females and XX males. Male/female XX strain with sex determined by tra-2(+). Reference: Strain 6 in Hodgkin (2002) PMID: 12399387.

Variable phenotypes, slightly dumpy and/or uncoordinated, especially at 25C. Grows poorly at 15C. Low fertility. sup-33(st389) is a weak amber suppressor; e2017 and e138 are amber mutations. Reference: Kondo K, et al. (1990) J Mol Biol. 1990 Sep 5;215(1):7-19.

eEx24 [tra-3(+) + rol-6(su1006)]. Pick Rollers to maintain. Roller hermaphrodites producing more Rol hermaphrodites and non-Rol hermaphrodites that produce broods of 100% Tra-3 XX pseudomales. Tra-3 mutant rescued by transgenic tra-3(+); useful source of homozygous m+z- tra-3 XX hermaphrodites. Reference: Barnes & Hodgkin (1996) PMID: 8887539.

Wild type. Low Tc1 copy number; pattern X. [Obtained from Rothamsted by S. Brenner as 'Panagrellus redivivus'. Cross fertile with C. elegans N2.] Caenorhabditis elegans wild isolate. CB subclone of N3 (Tc1 pattern X). For whole-genome sequence-verified wild strains, please request from the Caenorhabditis Natural Diversity Resource (www.caendr.org).

NOTE: Whole-genome analysis indicates that this stock is genotypically CB4858. Users interested in this strain are encouraged to obtain a verified CB4855-derivied strain. To obtain ECA247, a sequenced isolate of this wild strain, or other whole-genome sequence-verified wild strains, please request from the Caenorhabditis Natural Diversity Resource (www.caendr.org). Isolated from compost in Palo Alto, CA in 1982(?). Wild type (plg-1(e2001)). Low copy Tc1, pattern VI. Caenorhabditis elegans wild isolate CB subclone of Sta-5 (Tc1 pattern VI). Original stock isolated by T. Doniach.

Isolated from a pineapple field in Hawaii in 1972 by L. Hollen. Wild type. Low copy Tc1; pattern IX. C. elegans wild isolate. CB subclone of HA-8 (Tc1 pattern IX). See also WBPaper00005369. [NOTE (4-2014): Users reported abnormalities in CB4856 in late 2013 and early 2014. The current working stock at the CGC was thawed in 2-2014 from stock frozen in 1995.] For whole-genome sequence-verified wild strains, please request from the Caenorhabditis Natural Diversity Resource (www.caendr.org).

Maternally rescued. Homozygous e2519 worms coming from homozygous mothers develop slowly. Adult rhythmic behaviors are also slowed.

Temperature sensitive. Left hand Roller. Recessive. M-MATING-NO SUCCESS.

Intersexual self-fertile XX hermaphrodites with Smg (protruding vulva) phenotype. Grows poorly, does best at 20C. Class B1 allele of tra-1 combined with smg-2(NMD), useful for selection of modifiers. Reference: Zarkower et al. (1994) PMID: 7520378

Weak Tra-2 allele, homozygous self-fertile XX. Slightly masculinized hermaphrodite, adults lack tail spike. Reference: Hodgkin & Barnes (1991) PMID: 1684664.

Hypomorphic allele. Homozygous XX animals are masculinized; have hermaphrodite gonad, abnormal male non-gonadal anatomy; self-fertile.

Male/female strain, propagated by crossing. eDp25 carries tra-1 gain-of-function allele. Anatomically normal XX females, tra-1(e1732) XO males, and intersexual tra-1(e1732) XX and e1732; eDp25 XO. References: Hodgkin (1987) PMID: 3428597. Zarkower et al. (1994) PMID: 7520378.

Male-female strain. Reference WBG 9(3) 121. Isolated from sugar cane in Trinidad by D.J. Hunt (Commonwealth Institute of Parasitology). [7/7/93: Scott Baird and David Fitch question whether this strain is really C. remanei.] [7/95: Not cross-fertile with the authentic C. remanei isolated by Walter Sudhaus.] Previously called C. remanei by the CGC. Walter Sudhaus has tentatively described this strain as Caenorhabditis sp.; this description is not offical and is contigent upon its being published. See WBPaper00002633 and WBPaper00003993. sp. 4 in Kiontke and Sudhaus Wormbook Ecology chapter.

Him. Sterile at 25C. Weak allele, R862stop.

Dumpy. e2760/0 Dpy males are able to mate (ME 1/2), in contrast to other dpy-6 alleles. mrt-2 induced.

Resistant to infection by Microbacterium nematophilum (no tail swelling).

Resistant to infection by Microbacterium nematophilum (no tail swelling).

Resistant to infection by Microbacterium nematophilum (no tail swelling).

Resistant to infection by Microbacterium nematophilum (no tail swelling). Slightly skiddy movement, some cuticle fragility.

Resistant to infection by Microbacterium nematophilum (no tail swelling).

Bus (M. nematophilum resistant), bleach-sensitive, non-Bah (Yersinia sensitive). e2701 is an intermediate strength missense allele, S167N (YAASKAA>YAANKAA). Reference: O'Rourke et al (in preparation).

Resistant to infection by Microbacterium nematophilum (no tail swelling).

Resistant to infection by Microbacterium nematophilum (no tail swelling). Abnormal lectin staining. ptr-15 also known as bus-13.

Resistant to infection by Microbacterium nematophilum (no tail swelling).

Dumpy (partially-suppressed Dpy-31). Sqt-3 mediated suppression of dpy-31 lethality. Reference: Novelli et al. (2004) PMID: 15579684.

Resistant to infection by Microbacterium nematophilum (no tail swelling). Skiddy movement; frequent vulval rupture; bleach sensitive; hypersensitive to drugs. Abnormal lectin staining.

Abnormal response to infection by Microbacterium nematophilum (no tail swelling). Abnormal lectin staining.

Him. Sterile at 25C. Weak allele, M223I.

Resistant to infection by Microbacterium nematophilum (no tail swelling). Slightly skiddy, fragile cuticle, bleach sensitive, hypersensitive to drugs. Abnormal lectin staining.

Abnormal response to infection by Microbacterium nematophilum (no tail swelling).

Resistant to infection by Microbacterium nematophilum (no tail swelling). Skiddy movement; bleach sensitive; hypersensitive to drugs. Abnormal lectin staining.

eEx512 [dpy-31(+) + sur-5p::GFP]. Pick GFP+ to maintain. Lethal dpy-31 mutant rescued by array containing dpy-31(+) 6.5 kb fragment. Reference: Novelli et al. (2004) PMID: 15579684.

Viable allele. Hypersensitive to many drugs.

Viable allele. Hypersensitive to many drugs.