Details of Award
NERC Reference : NER/M/S/2003/00074
Genetic tests for adaptation at the expanding range margin of the British butterfly Aricia agestis.
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Professor JR Bridle, Zoological Soc London Inst of Zoology, Institute of Zoology
- Grant held at:
- Zoological Soc London Inst of Zoology, Institute of Zoology
- Science Area:
- Terrestrial
- Overall Classification:
- Terrestrial
- ENRIs:
- Global Change
- Biodiversity
- Science Topics:
- Environmental Genomics
- Population Genetics/Evolution
- Conservation Ecology
- Climate & Climate Change
- Abstract:
- The response of organisms to climate change may be limited by evolution at the range edge. Studies on butterflies have suggested that the range shifts required of sedentary specialist species may depend on adaptation to exploit a wider range of habitats, and disperse further to cross areas of marginal habitat. The range of the butterfly Aricia agestis has expanded c. 100 km since 1970, accompanied by genetic changes to use a wider range of host plants at the northern range edge. This project will test for adaptation at four pairs of established and newly-expanded populations, using field experiments and morphometrics, and will use AFLPs to detect selective sweeps associated with spread into marginal habitat. These data will identity genomic regions under selection at expanding ranges, and will examine changes in population structure during rapid responses to climate change.
- NERC Reference:
- NER/M/S/2003/00074
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- New Investigators Pre FEC
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- New Investigators
This grant award has a total value of £51,207
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - Staff | Total - T&S | Total - Other Costs | Total - Indirect Costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| £23,305 | £4,469 | £12,714 | £10,720 |
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