Details of Award
NERC Reference : NER/A/S/2002/00798
Cyanophage as engines of gene transfer within populations of cyanobacteria.
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Professor PK Hayes, University of Bristol, Biological Sciences
- Grant held at:
- University of Bristol, Biological Sciences
- Science Area:
- Marine
- Overall Classification:
- Marine
- ENRIs:
- Biodiversity
- Science Topics:
- Environmental Microbiology
- Population Genetics/Evolution
- Systematics & Taxonomy
- Community Ecology
- Abstract:
- Our previous studies have revealed the presence of many different genotypes within Baltic Sea populations of the cyanobacterium Nodularia spumigena. Analysis of population data suggests that horizontal transfer of genetic information is important both in the generation and maintenance of this genetic diversity. We have also shown that about 60% of cultured Nodularia isolates contain inducible, temperate cyanophage and that Nodularia-specific lytic phage can be isolated from samples of Baltic Sea water. In this project we will use a variety of molecular methodologies to assess the role of viral-mediated gene transduction in determining the genetic structure of Baltic Sea Nodularia populations.
- NERC Reference:
- NER/A/S/2002/00798
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Standard Grants Pre FEC
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- Standard Grant
This grant award has a total value of £200,332
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - Staff | Total - T&S | Total - Other Costs | Total - Equipment | Total - Indirect Costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £81,546 | £4,326 | £68,194 | £8,754 | £37,510 |
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