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NERC Reference : NER/A/S/2003/00579

Biodiversity-ecosystem processes in heterogeneous environments.

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor P White, University of Aberdeen, Inst of Biological and Environmental Sci
Co-Investigator:
Professor D Raffaelli, University of York, Environment
Co-Investigator:
Professor G Pierce, University of Aberdeen, Oceanlab
Co-Investigator:
Professor D Paterson, University of St Andrews, Biology
Science Area:
Marine
Overall Classification:
Marine
ENRIs:
Biodiversity
Science Topics:
Community Ecology
Abstract:
The impact of biodiversity on ecosystem function has been a focus of recent research. Spatial heterogeneity is a characteristic of many ecosystems, but its effects on the biodiversity-ecosystem function relationship have not been addressed. This project will examine the role of heterogeneity and biodiversity in determining ecosystem function using an integrated modelling and experimental approach in an estuarine system. Mesocosm experiments will be used to determine: (1) biomass movement rates for three benthic macrofaunal species within and between habitat patches of different qualities and (2) the relationship between biomass composition and ecosystem function level within a patch. The experiments will be used to parameterise a spatial patch-based model. Model predictions will be tested against mesocosm experiments incorporating multiple habitat patches.
Period of Award:
28 Apr 2004 - 27 Apr 2007
Value:
£126,924 Split Award
Authorised funds only
NERC Reference:
NER/A/S/2003/00579
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Standard Grants Pre FEC
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Standard Grant

This grant award has a total value of £126,924  

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FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)

Total - StaffTotal - T&STotal - Other CostsTotal - Indirect Costs
£79,541£1,165£9,629£36,588

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