Details of Award
NERC Reference : NER/B/S/2001/00306
Ecophysiological differences between genetically-distinct sub-populations of synechococcus.
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Dr JD Parry, Lancaster University, Biological Sciences
- Co-Investigator:
- Dr R Smith, Lancaster University, Lancaster Environment Centre
- Grant held at:
- Lancaster University, Biological Sciences
- Science Area:
- Freshwater
- Overall Classification:
- Freshwater
- ENRIs:
- Biodiversity
- Science Topics:
- Community Ecology
- Abstract:
- Nine sub-populations of the picocyanobacterium Synechococcus have been identified in Esthwaite Water using Hip1-PCR typing. This project now aims to test the hypothesis that the nine sub-populations are not only genetically-distinct but differ with regards to their ecophysiology and susceptibility to grazers, particularly mixotrophic dinoflagellates. The growth kinetics of Synechococcus isolates, and those of the predators, will be determined over a range of abiotic conditions to provide (i) a profile of abiotic requirements for each Synechococcus sub-population and (ii) their susceptibilities to grazing by mixotrophic dinoflagellates under abiotic conditions that would, and would not, normally favour autotrophy in these predators.
- NERC Reference:
- NER/B/S/2001/00306
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Small Grants Pre FEC
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- Small Grants
This grant award has a total value of £28,637
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - T&S | Total - Staff | Total - Other Costs | Total - Indirect Costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| £200 | £15,847 | £5,300 | £7,290 |
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