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NERC Reference : NER/D/S/2002/00413

The population and molecular stress responses of an ecotoxicology indicator species.

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor RM Sibly, University of Reading, Animal and Microbial Sciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor A Callaghan, University of Reading, Sch of Biological Sciences
Science Area:
Freshwater
Overall Classification:
Freshwater
ENRIs:
Pollution and Waste
Natural Resource Management
Environmental Risks and Hazards
Science Topics:
Pollution
Ecotoxicology
Environmental Genomics
Environmental Physiology
Abstract:
Environmental stressors are factors which when first applied to a population, reduce population growth rate. Our aim is to characterise the link between molecular and population responses to environmental stressors, with particular reference to environmental chemicals. Daphnia magna is chosen as the study organism because it is the most widely used ecotoxicology indicator organism and its autecology is relatively well known. We will measure population responses to selected environmental and chemical stressors and test whether field distributions lie within the measured ecological niche. We will develop a microarray system for measurements of transcriptional responses, and use it to link gene expression to population responses for selected stressors, identifying genes involved in different stress responses, and distinguishing general and specific responses.
Period of Award:
1 Jan 2003 - 30 Jun 2006
Value:
£205,351
Authorised funds only
NERC Reference:
NER/D/S/2002/00413
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
EO Programmes Pre FEC
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Connect B

This grant award has a total value of £205,351  

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FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)

Total - StaffTotal - T&STotal - Other CostsTotal - Indirect CostsTotal - Equipment
£103,163£8,611£38,538£47,455£7,585

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