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. 2012 Dec;192(4):1411–1432. doi: 10.1534/genetics.112.145714

Table A1 . Parameters and varables used in the model.

Parameters
a, b Selection coefficient against P elements through synergistic epistasis
d Proportional reduction of P-element transposition rate in homozygotes of host beneficial allele
h Dominance coefficient for host beneficial allele
u0 P-element transposition rate per copy per generation in dysgenic cross
u1 P-element transposition rate per copy per generation in nondysgenic cross
nHD Maximum number of new P-element insertions an individual can tolerate before becoming completely sterile
Variables
n P-element copy number in a given individual
m Mean copy number of P element of parents
u P-element transposition rate per copy per generation
δ Proportional reduction of P-element transposition rate due to the host genotype
rt Proportion of individuals with P cytotype in the population at generation t
lt Allele frequency of the host beneficial allele in the population at generation t
μt Average P-element copy number among individuals with P cytotype at generation t
Wt Mean fitness of the population at generation t
s Selection coefficient against host nonbeneficial allele