Details of Award
NERC Reference : NER/A/S/2001/01081
Pilot study: Mechanisms of parasitic sex ratio distortion.
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Dr AM Dunn, University of Leeds, Inst of Integrative & Comparative Biolog
- Co-Investigator:
- Professor JE Smith, University of Salford, Sch of Environment & Life Sciences
- Grant held at:
- University of Leeds, Inst of Integrative & Comparative Biolog
- Science Area:
- Marine
- Freshwater
- Overall Classification:
- Freshwater
- ENRIs:
- Natural Resource Management
- Biodiversity
- Science Topics:
- Environmental Physiology
- Population Genetics/Evolution
- Population Ecology
- Abstract:
- Parasitic sex ratio distorters (SRDs) are an important selective force driving the evolution of host sex ratios and host sex determining mechanisms. To understand how this selection operates, it is critical to determine the mechanisms of SRD. In contrast to sex ratio distortion via zygotic interference seen in insects, SRDs of Crustacea act later in host development by modulating the endocrine control of sexual differentiation. To elucidate the mechanisms by which 2 diverse species of microsporidia feminise Gammarus duebeni, we must first develop tools to monitor the endocrine control of sexual differentiation in the host. We will: 1. Generate tools to monitor androgen gland hormone production in future studies of environmental sex determination and parasitic sex ratio distortion 2. Test the hypothesis that SRDs directly manipulate Androgen Gland signalling
- NERC Reference:
- NER/A/S/2001/01081
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Standard Grants Pre FEC
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- Standard Grant
This grant award has a total value of £50,317
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - T&S | Total - Staff | Total - Other Costs | Total - Indirect Costs | Total - Equipment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £728 | £24,404 | £10,542 | £11,226 | £3,417 |
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