On function field Mordell-Lang and Manin-Mumford

We present a reduction of the function field Mordell-Lang conjecture to the function field Manin-Mumford conjecture, in all characteristics, via model theory, but avoiding recourse to the dichotomy theorems for (generalized) Zariski structures. In this version 2, the quantifier elimination result in positive characteristic is extended from simple abelian varieties to all abelian varieties, completing the main theorem in the positive characteristic case. In version 3, some corrections are made to the proof of quantifier elimination in positive characteristic, and the paper is substantially reorganized.Comment: 21 page

Semiabelian varieties over separably closed fields, maximal divisible subgroups, and exact sequences

Given a separably closed field K of positive characteristic and finite degree of imperfection we study the # functor which takes a semiabelian variety G over K to the maximal divisible subgroup #G of G(K). We show that the # functor need not preserve exact sequences. The main result is an example where #G does not have "relative Morley rank", yielding a counterexample to a claim of Hrushovski. The methods involve studying preservation of exact sequences by the # functor as well as issues of descent. We also develop the notion of an iterative D-structure on a group scheme over an iterative Hasse field, as well as giving characteristic 0 versions of our results.Comment: 55 pages In this version 3, some corrections and clarifications are made: in section 2.3 on relative Morley rank. Also in section 5.2 where more explanation is given of D-structures in positive characteristic. In an appendix we give a proof of the exactness of the functor taking a semiabelian variety to its universal vectorial extensio