Details of Award
NERC Reference : NER/B/S/2000/00669
Reconstructing the abundance histories of endangered species - a molecular genetics approach.
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Professor K Norris, University of Reading, Animal and Microbial Sciences
- Co-Investigator:
- Professor MW Bruford, Cardiff University, School of Biosciences
- Co-Investigator:
- Professor MA Beaumont, University of Bristol, Biological Sciences
- Grant held at:
- University of Reading, Animal and Microbial Sciences
- Science Area:
- None
- Overall Classification:
- Terrestrial
- ENRIs:
- None
- Science Topics:
- None
- Abstract:
- The earth currently faces an extinction crisis unprecedented in its history. Identifying conservation priorities in need of action requires information on trends in abundance over time. However, such data are often lacking even for comparatively well-studied taxa such as birds. In this project, we aim to develop a statistical model for reconstructing abundance trends using microsatellite data, and apply this model to predict abundance trends over time in two endangered bird species, with contrasting recent population histories. The statistical model should have wide application for reconstructing population histories for extant species represented in museum collections.
- NERC Reference:
- NER/B/S/2000/00669
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Small Grants Pre FEC
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- Small Grants
This grant award has a total value of £34,277
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - Staff | Total - T&S | Total - Other Costs | Total - Indirect Costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| £17,489 | £620 | £8,124 | £8,045 |
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