Details of Award
NERC Reference : NER/M/S/2001/00054
Evolutionary consequences of population genetic structure in a parasitic nematode.
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Dr L Keller, University of Glasgow, Environmental and Evolutionary Biology
- Grant held at:
- University of Glasgow, Environmental and Evolutionary Biology
- Science Area:
- Terrestrial
- Overall Classification:
- Terrestrial
- ENRIs:
- Biodiversity
- Science Topics:
- Population Genetics/Evolution
- Environmental biotechnology
- Abstract:
- While the theory linking genetic structure and adaptive evolution is well developed, empirical data that tests the hypotheses put forward by theory are very rare. The applied importance of understanding these connections has been made predominantly for the case of resistance evolution of pathogens to human-made drugs. Nevertheless, the subject has received very little attention from empiricists. Here I propose to quantify the genetic structure of populations of a parasitic nematode of red grouse, Trichostrongylus tenuis, after developing the necessary molecular tools. Moreover, I will test the hypothesis that the application of anthelminthic drugs on grouse moors in the UK has led to the evolution of resistance in T. tenuis. Thus, my research will provide the data necessary to test the links between genetic structure and adaptive evolution empirically.
- NERC Reference:
- NER/M/S/2001/00054
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- New Investigators Pre FEC
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- New Investigators
This grant award has a total value of £52,257
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - Staff | Total - T&S | Total - Other Costs | Total - Indirect Costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| £24,076 | £1,215 | £15,891 | £11,075 |
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