Details of Award
NERC Reference : NER/A/S/2002/00999
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, The University of Manchester, Life Sciences
- Co-Investigator:
- Professor TA Brown, The University of Manchester, Earth Atmospheric and Env Sciences
- Co-Investigator:
- Professor MP Charles, University of Oxford, School of Archaeology
- Grant held at:
- The University of Manchester, Life 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 Oct 2003 - 30 Sep 2006
- Value:
- £166,547 Split Award
Authorised funds only
- NERC Reference:
- NER/A/S/2002/00999
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Standard Grants Pre FEC
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- Standard Grant
This grant award has a total value of £166,547
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - Staff | Total - Other Costs | Total - Equipment | Total - Indirect Costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| £80,980 | £36,576 | £11,740 | £37,251 |
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