Project:BB|270

Title
The genetic architecture of predator induced defences.
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StartDate
2003-01-01
EndDate
2004-12-31
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Abstract

We will reconstruct the evolution of antipredator traits in a natural Daphnia population through a quantitative analysis of resting egg banks. We will work in a multiple-trait context, considering both behavioural and life history traits. We will reconstruct a genetic variance-covariance matrix (G-matrix) of antipredator traits for this population. In addition, we will carry out a QTL analysis to characterize in more detail the genetic architecture of one specific anti-predactor trait, phototactic behaviour.

Keywords

predator-induced defences, resting egg banks, qtl analysis, micro-evolution, genetic diversity, evolutionary potential, daphnia, quantitative genetics

People

Name Role Start End
Stoks, Robby co-promotor
De Meester, Luc promotor

Orgunits

Name Role Start End
Animal Ecology and Systematics Section unknown

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