Toward a realistic model of mutations affecting fitness

Peter D. Keightley; Michael Lynch

doi:10.1111/j.0014-3820.2003.tb01561.x

Toward a realistic model of mutations affecting fitness

Peter D. Keightley, Michael Lynch

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Abstract

Analysis of a recent mutation accumulation (MA) experiment has led to the suggestion that as many as one-half of spontaneous mutations in Arabidopsis are advantageous for fitness. We evaluate this in the light of data from other MA experiments, along with molecular evidence, that suggest the vast majority of new mutations are deleterious.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	683-685
Number of pages	3
Journal	Evolution
Volume	57
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/j.0014-3820.2003.tb01561.x
State	Published - Mar 1 2003
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Arabidopsis
Mutation
Mutation accumulation
Mutational effects distribution
Statistical inference

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
Genetics
Agricultural and Biological Sciences(all)

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