Details of Award
NERC Reference : NER/T/S/2002/00020
Genetic control of avian plumage traits: towards the mechanisms underlying sexual selection.
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Professor TA Burke, University of Sheffield, Animal and Plant Sciences
- Co-Investigator:
- Dr N Mundy, University of Cambridge, Zoology
- Co-Investigator:
- Dr V Cunliffe, University of Sheffield, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
- Grant held at:
- University of Sheffield, Animal and Plant Sciences
- Science Area:
- Terrestrial
- Overall Classification:
- Terrestrial
- ENRIs:
- Biodiversity
- Science Topics:
- Environmental Physiology
- Environmental Genomics
- Population Genetics/Evolution
- Behavioural Ecology
- Abstract:
- This project will identify genes and pathways controlling feather pigmentation, patterning, growth and distribution, and zone-specific expression. We will: (1) Identify genes expressed in avian skin, (2) Prepare a microarray comprising these genes, (3) Compare expression profiles between different feather zones within birds and between different genotypes (including sex), (4) Exploit time-series analysis to understand sequential gene regulation, (5) Confirm the regulation of identified candidate genes, (6) Test the utility of the microarrays in a range of bird species including phasianids and passerines, and (7) Use comparative analyses to test the role of sexual selection in promoting the evolution of plumage genes.
- Period of Award:
- 1 Sep 2002 - 31 Jul 2007
- Value:
- £428,260 Lead Split Award
Authorised funds only
- NERC Reference:
- NER/T/S/2002/00020
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Directed Pre FEC
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- Environmental Genomics
This grant award has a total value of £428,260
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - T&S | Total - Staff | Total - Other Costs | Total - Indirect Costs | Total - Equipment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £5,750 | £186,468 | £119,666 | £85,775 | £30,601 |
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