Details of Award
NERC Reference : NER/M/S/2003/00052
Cell-surface mechanisms for the recognition of prey by marine bacterivorous protozooplankton.
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Dr E Roberts, Swansea University, Biological Sciences
- Grant held at:
- Swansea University, Biological Sciences
- Science Area:
- Marine
- Freshwater
- Overall Classification:
- Marine
- ENRIs:
- Global Change
- Biodiversity
- Science Topics:
- Environmental Microbiology
- Biogeochemical Cycles
- Community Ecology
- Behavioural Ecology
- Abstract:
- Through selective feeding, protists play a fundamental role in structuring marine bacterial communities. Recent evidence indicates that protists can select food based on the cell surface properties of their prey. However, the underlying mechanisms are poorly understood. The proposed research aims to determine these mechanisms using innovative techniques arising within the field of protozoology, in combination with well-developed methods used in the study of cellular recognition. Initially we will investigate ligands and receptors involved in cellular recognition of prey by protozoa and determine to what extent these effect feeding behaviour. Experiments will then be conducted within coastal waters in order to assess the extent to which cell recognition by grazing protists affects the structure and functionality of marine bacterial communities.
- NERC Reference:
- NER/M/S/2003/00052
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- New Investigators Pre FEC
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- New Investigators
This grant award has a total value of £50,432
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - Staff | Total - T&S | Total - Other Costs | Total - Indirect Costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| £26,730 | £1,467 | £9,939 | £12,296 |
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