Table 10.1Results of tissue transplantation during early- and late-gastrula stages in the newt

Donor regionHost regionDifferentiation of donor tissueConclusion
early gastrula
Prospective neuronsProspective epidermisEpidermisDependent (conditional) development
Prospective epidermisProspective neuronsNeuronsDependent (conditional) development
late gastrula
Prospective neuronsProspective epidermisNeuronsIndependent (autonomous) development (determined)
Prospective epidermisProspective neuronsEpidermisIndependent (autonomous) development (determined)

From: Axis Formation in Amphibians: The Phenomenon of the Organizer

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