Details of Award
NERC Reference : NE/B501398/2
The Maintenance of Genetic Variation by Antagonistic Sexual Selection.
Fellowship Award
- Fellow:
- Professor J Hunt, University of Exeter, Biosciences
- Grant held at:
- University of Exeter, Biosciences
- Science Area:
- Terrestrial
- Overall Classification:
- Terrestrial
- ENRIs:
- Biodiversity
- Science Topics:
- Population Genetics/Evolution
- Population Ecology
- Behavioural Ecology
- Abstract:
- Theory predicts that persistent directional selection exerted through female choice should deplete additive genetic variation in preferred male traits (the so-called 'lek paradox'). Counter to predictions, however, sexual traits under strong directional selection repeatedly exhibit substantial levels of additive genetic variance (VA). If anything, sexual traits possess greater levels of VA than do non-sexual traits. A recent hypothesis proposes that the antagonistic forces of sexual selection may maintain VA in male sexual traits. Here, I will combine the methods of modern linear and nonlinear selection analysis, quantitative genetics and sexual selection to empirically test the 'antagonistic sexual selection' hypothesis in maintaining VA in the male sexual pheromones of the cockroach (Nauphoeta cinerea), despite strong sexual selection.
- NERC Reference:
- NE/B501398/2
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Postdoctoral Fellow
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- Postdoctoral Fellowship
This fellowship award has a total value of £126,518
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - Staff | Total - Other Costs |
|---|---|
| £101,727 | £24,792 |
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