Details of Award
NERC Reference : NER/M/S/2001/00122
Dispersal of an invasive pest-tracing the origins of Prostephanus truncatus using stable isotope analysis,molecular genetics & trace element analysis.
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Dr BJ Tigar, University of the West of Scotland, Life Sport and Environment
- Grant held at:
- University of the West of Scotland, Life Sport and Environment
- Science Area:
- Terrestrial
- Overall Classification:
- Terrestrial
- ENRIs:
- Biodiversity
- Science Topics:
- Population Genetics/Evolution
- Systematics & Taxonomy
- Population Ecology
- Abstract:
- This is an innovative study of dispersal between the 'wild' and 'pest' populations in two beetles, a grain pest (P. truncatus) and its predator (Teretrius nigrescens). It employs recently developed techniques to provide a novel approach to ascertain the level of exchange between insect populations, based on their use of either natural or anthropogenic (maize crop) food resources. AFLP analysis will determine heterogeneity within and between populations from different habitats to test whether dispersal is more likely from or between nutritionally limited natural habitats to maize stores. Field study results will be calibrated by experimental work in the laboratory: diet-switch to establish delta 13C & delta 15N turnover characteristics, trace element analysis as a marker for dispersal. Conventional taxonomy will verify the species attracted to pheromones of the pest.
- NERC Reference:
- NER/M/S/2001/00122
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- New Investigators Pre FEC
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- New Investigators
This grant award has a total value of £50,967
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - T&S | Total - Staff | Total - Other Costs | Total - Indirect Costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| £8,887 | £20,071 | £12,776 | £9,233 |
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