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NERC Reference : NER/A/S/2002/00765

Utilisation of ancient DNA from charred seeds in studies of the phylogenetics and population genetics of cultivated plants.

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor G Jones, University of Sheffield, Archaeology
Co-Investigator:
Professor MP Charles, University of Oxford, School of Archaeology
Co-Investigator:
Professor TA Brown, The University of Manchester, Earth Atmospheric and Env Sciences
Science Area:
Terrestrial
Overall Classification:
Terrestrial
ENRIs:
Natural Resource Management
Global Change
Biodiversity
Science Topics:
Science-Based Archaeology
Population Genetics/Evolution
Abstract:
The objective of the proposed research is to foster the utilisation of aDNA from charred seeds in phylogenetic and population genetic studies of cultivated plants. To achieve this objective we will test the hypotheses that: DNA survives slow charring at low temperatures in conditions of limited oxygen supply; it is possible to identify which morphologies are associated with preservation of DNA and so predict the likelihood of DNA survival on this basis; DNA decay in charred seeds has an impact on the veracity of the main PCR-based methods used to obtain variable genetic data for phylogenetic and population genetic studies; this impact is not equally severe for each method and it will be possible to identify one or more methods able to provide useable data from charred remains.
Period of Award:
1 Jan 2004 - 31 Dec 2006
Value:
£47,660 Lead Split Award
Authorised funds only
NERC Reference:
NER/A/S/2002/00765
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Standard Grants Pre FEC
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Standard Grant

This grant award has a total value of £47,660  

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FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)

Total - T&STotal - StaffTotal - Other CostsTotal - EquipmentTotal - Indirect Costs
£1,009£22,342£4,513£9,518£10,277

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