Details of Award
NERC Reference : NER/I/S/2000/00885
Evolutionary processes in captive and reintroduced populations of the guppy, poecilia reticulata: implications for conservation
Fellowship Award
- Fellow:
- Dr C Van Oosterhout, University of Hull, Biological Sciences
- Grant held at:
- University of Hull, Biological Sciences
- Science Area:
- Freshwater
- Overall Classification:
- Freshwater
- ENRIs:
- None
- Science Topics:
- None
- Abstract:
- In many conservation programmes, endangered animals are bred in captivity for future reintroduction into natural habitats. However, no consensus has yet been reached as to which captive breeding regime maximises the success for reintroduction. Large differences may exist between natural and captive populations in the selection pressures and rate of inbreeding, which could affect the evolutionary potential of populations. This study investigates micro-evolutionary forces (selection, genetic drift and inbreeding) in captive populations by applying four common breeding regimes, using the guppy (Poecilia reticulata) as a model species. Each regime is tested for (1) conservation of genetic variation and fitness in captivity, (2) supplemention of genetic variation in natural populations and (3) reintroduction into the wild in artificial mesocosms in Trinidad.
- NERC Reference:
- NER/I/S/2000/00885
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Postdoctoral Fellow
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- Postdoctoral Fellowship
This fellowship award has a total value of £117,636
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - Staff | Total - Other Costs |
|---|---|
| £93,636 | £24,000 |
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