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mNeonGreen tag inserted at C-terminus of endogenous dpy-17 locus. GGATACAGAAACTAA -> GGATACAGAAAC^TAA. Reference: Birnbaum SK, et al. PLoS Genet. 2023 Sep 18;19(9):e1010944. doi: 10.1371/journal.pgen.1010944. PMID: 37721936.

mNG inserted at C-terminus of endogenous dpy-2 locus.

mNG inserted at C-terminus of endogenous dpy-3 locus.

srm-1(syb8127[dpy-10 sgRNAsite::unc-25 fragment with tataa sites::dpy-10 sgRNAsite::SL1-aaaa::FLP D5::let-858 3’utr]) (IV:5015000). FLP D5 recombinase driver expressed from a fragment of the unc-25 promoter that expresses in RME neurons. Recombination was only modestly penetrant. Promoter construct contains dpy-10 sites allowing for a straightforward exchange of the promoter. Reference: Rossi L, et al. Curr Biol. 2025 Apr 20:S0960-9822(25)00355-0. doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2025.03.039. PMID: 40273913.

mNG inserted at C-terminus of endogenous dpy-1 locus.

ccIs4251 [(pSAK2) myo-3p::GFP::LacZ::NLS + (pSAK4) myo-3p::mitochondrial GFP + dpy-20(+)] I. ccIs55 [unc-54::lacZ + sup-7(st5)] V. GFP expression in nuclei and mitochondria of muscle cells.

Heterozygotes are Unc (Paralyzed adult) and segregate more Uncs, DpyUncs and dead eggs. Growth slow. Pick Unc to maintain. Crossover suppressed.

Heterozygotes are Unc (Paralyzed adult) and segregate more Unc, DpyUnc and dead eggs. Pick Unc to maintain. Balanced well.

Heterozygotes are WT and segregate WT, paralyzed Dpys, and Uncs which are sterile (with 1-2 escaper progeny). ptc-1 homozygotes have multinucleate germ cells (both sperm and oocytes). ptc-1 homozygotes have an underproliferated germline.

Heterozygotes are WT and segregate WT, DpyUncs and Unc larval lethals. Do not distribute this strain; other labs should request it from the CGC.

Heterozygotes are WT and segregate WT, DpyUncs and Unc larval lethals. Reference null allele for let-23. Do not distribute this strain; other labs should request it from the CGC.

syIs9 [pJMGoQL + (pMH86) dpy-20(+)]. Phenotype of dominant activated Go alpha is lethargic and egg-laying defective - phenotype increases in severity as animal matures and ages. Animals frequently wander to the side of the plate. Animals move with decreased amplitude of sinusoidal waves. Dpy and WT revertants are frequent. Linkage unknown. Do not distribute this strain; other labs should request it from the CGC.

10% of heterozygotes are Muv, 90% are WT. Segregates UncMuv and DpyUncs. Do not distribute this strain; other labs should request it from the CGC.

sy326 suppresses the sterility of n1058. Dpy.

syIs17 [pJMGoQLHS + (pMH86) dpy-20(+)].

syIs20 [gpa-1::lacZ + dpy-20(+)] V. Do not distribute this strain; other labs should request it from the CGC.

syIs24 [(pJM3QL) gpa-3(gf) + (pMH86) dpy-20(+)]. pJM3QL is a gain-of-function mutation in gpa-3 Daf-c. Do not distribute this strain; other labs should request it from the CGC.

syIs12 [hsp::lin-3 + dpy-20(+)]. "low dose" overexpressor of the EGF repeat of lin-3 under control of the heat shock promoter. Wild type vulval differentiation when grown at 20C. Muv phenotype resulting from heat shock at L2 lethargis. Reference: Katz WS, et al. Cell. 1995 Jul 28;82(2):297-307. Do not distribute this strain; other labs should request it from the CGC.

syIs13 [(pJMG2QL) gpa-2(gf) + (pMH86) dpy-20(+)]. pJM3QL is a gain-of-function mutation in gpa-2. Do not distribute this strain; other labs should request it from the CGC.

syIs25 [(pJM3QL) gpa-3(gf) + (pMH86) dpy-20(+)]. pJM3QL is a gain-of-function mutation in gpa-3 Daf-c. Do not distribute this strain; other labs should request it from the CGC.

syIs30 [(pJMG2QL) gpa-2(gf) + (pMH86) dpy-20(+)]. pJM3QL is a gain-of-function mutation in gpa-2. Do not distribute this strain; other labs should request it from the CGC.

syIs44 [hsp-16p::lacI::GFP + lacO(256) + dpy-20(+)] V. Non-Dpy. Upon heat shock, two intense spots of nuclear fluorescence due to lacO in the chromosome, and a diffuse nuclear fluorescence due to nuclear-localized GFP-lacI. Array derived from Fire Lab vector pPD49-78 and dpy-20 rescuing construct pMH86. Do not distribute this strain; other labs should request it from the CGC.

syIs36 [(pLB2) egl-30(+) + pBS + (pMH86) dpy-20(+)]. Integrated version of syEx126 (egl-30 over-expressing line). Easily reverted. Do not distribute this strain; other labs should request it from the CGC.

syEx178 [hsp16.1::egl-5 + (pMH86) dpy-20(+) + pBS]. Heat-shock egl-5. Do not distribute this strain; other labs should request it from the CGC.

Strong Dpy. Recessive autosomal. Parental strain Oscheius tipulae CEW1. Do not distribute this strain; other labs should request it from the CGC. AKA Oscheius sp. 1.

syEx234 [let-23::GFP + pBS + (pMH86) dpy-20(+)]. Non-Dpys bear the transgene and express GFP in multiple cells including the pn.ps and uv1. Maintain by picking Non-Dpy. Do not distribute this strain; other labs should request it from the CGC.

syIs20 [gpa-1::lacZ + dpy-20(+)] V. Him. p-Vul. Abnormal secondary vulva lineage defect in 10% of animals. Reduced brood size as well as other pleiotropic defects. Males have ray defect (cannot mate) and SPD sheath to neuron transformation, which can be visualized by lacZ staining in syIs20 [gpa-1::lacZ] background: 1 cell per spicule stains in WT (the SPD neuron) whereas in hmg-1.2(sy549), 2 cells per spicule stain. sy549 previously called son-1. Do not distribute this strain; other labs should request it from the CGC.

syIs20 [gpa-1::lacZ + dpy-20(+)] V. Unc. Him. p-Vul. Abnormal secondary vulva lineage defect in 10% of animals. Reduced brood size as well as other pleiotropic defects. Males have ray defect (cannot mate) and SPD sheath to neuron transformation, which can be visualized by lacZ staining in syIs20 [gpa-1::lacZ] background: 1 cell per spicule stains in WT (the SPD neuron) whereas in hmg-1.2(sy549), 2 cells per spicule stain. sy549 previously called son-1. Do not distribute this strain; other labs should request it from the CGC.

Heterozgyotes are WT and segregate WT, DpyUncs and Vulvaless Unc-4s. sy97 is only 15% viable. Maintain by picking WT. Do not distribute this strain; other labs should request it from the CGC.

syIs46 [dpy-30::S65T::lacI + hsp-16p::GFP::lacI + dpy-20(+)] II. Animals are Ncl, Him and Non-Dpy. Heat shock results in diffuse nuclear GFP expression from Fire Lab vector pPD49.78::LacI in most cells. Also see some consitutive GFP expression in embryos from dpy-30 promoter. Do not distribute this strain; other labs should request it from the CGC.

Dpy. WT vulva at 20C. At 25C, occasional animals with hyperinduced vulva are observed. Do not distribute this strain; other labs should request it from the CGC.

Heterozygotes are WT and segregate WT, DpyUnc and Sterile Unc-4s. sy10 is only 15% viable. Maintain by picking WT. Do not distribute this strain; other labs should request it from the CGC.

syIs20 [gpa-1::lacZ + dpy-20(+)] V. Dpy. Him. p-Vul. Abnormal secondary vulva lineage defect in 10% of animals. Reduced brood size as well as other pleiotropic defects. Males have ray defect (cannot mate) and SPD sheath to neuron transformation, which can be visualized by lacZ staining in syIs20 [gpa-1::lacZ] background: 1 cell per spicule stains in WT (the SPD neuron) whereas in hmg-1.2(sy549), 2 cells per spicule stain. sy549 previously called son-1. Do not distribute this strain; other labs should request it from the CGC.

syIs49 [zmp-1::GFP + (pMH86) dpy-20(+)] IV. Non-Dpy. Expresses GFP in anchor cell at L3 stage. VulA at late L4, and VulE soon thereafter. Do not distribute this strain; other labs should request it from the CGC.

syIs17 [pJMGoQLHS + (pMH86) dpy-20(+)] IV. Non-Dpy animals which at all stages progressively exhibit Go(gf) phenotype after heat shock treatment (standard treatment is 33C water bath for 30 minutes). Animals cease feeding, foraging, locomotion, ovulating and egg laying. Gravid adults eventually bag. "Suicides" are common. Do not distribute this strain; other labs should request it from the CGC.

syIs50 [cdh-3::GFP + dpy-20(+)]. Line is a slightly Dpy, but appears healthy. Reference: Pettitt J, et al. Development. 1996 Dec;122(12):4149-57. Do not distribute this strain; other labs should request it from the CGC.

Heterozygotes are WT and segregate WT, DpyUncs and Pvul Sterile cog-1 homozygotes. Do not distribute this strain; other labs should request it from the CGC.

Heterozygotes are approximately wild-type in size and Muv. Pick Muv non-Unc (heterozygotes) to maintain.

Enhances vulval development in the presence of let-23(sa62gf) in hermaphrodites and males. Animals are Dpy. Hermaphrodites are Egl. Males have abnormal ray development. Do not distribute this strain; other labs should request it from the CGC.

syIs105 [egl-30::GFP + dpy-20(+)]. Translational fusion contains all of the presumptive 5'-transcriptional regulatory sequences, introns, and presumptive 3 regulatory sequences for egl-30, in addition to the coding sequences for GFP just 5' of the egl-30 initiating methionine. syIs105 was found to partially rescue egl-30(md186) with respect to egg laying, movement, pharyngeal pumping, and response to neurotransmitters in egg-laying assays.

Enhances vulval development in the presence of let-23(sa62gf) in hermaphrodites and males. Animals are Dpy. Hermaphrodites are Egl. Males have abnormal ray development. Do not distribute this strain; other labs should request it from the CGC.

Heterozygotes are weak Muv and segregate weak Muv, Muv Twitchers, and Dpy Vuls whose progeny are larval lethal. sy100 is a dominant negative allele of let-60. n1046 is a gain-of-function allele of let-60. Do not distribute this strain; other labs should request it from the CGC.

Heterozygotes are WT with relatively dim pharyngeal GFP signal, and segregate WT dim GFP, Dpy bright GFP (mIn1 homozygotes), and non-GFP tm1340 homozygotes (sterile).

Heterozygotes are GFP+. mIn1 homozygotes are Dpy and GFP+. let-23(sy12) homozygotes are non-GFP.

Heterozygotes are non-Dpy Vul and segregate non-Dpy Vul, DpyVul whose progeny are dead, and dead eggs. sy100 is dominant Vul and recessive Lethal with maternal rescue: homozygotes from heterozygous mothers grow to adulthood and become a bag of dead larvae. sy100 is not 100% penetrant. Do not distribute this strain; other labs should request it from the CGC.

Dumpy. Viable allele of let-23. Vul. Do not distribute this strain; other labs should request it from the CGC.

Severe Dpy. Cold sensitive: grow at 20C. Can be used for microinjection because rescued animals are easier to pick out than dpy-20(e1282) rescued animals. Do not distribute this strain; other labs should request it from the CGC.

Dpy. Unc. dpy-3 is epistatic to lon-2.

Unc. Dpy. Rol(ts).