Project:BB|270
- Title
- The genetic architecture of predator induced defences.
- Acronym
- URL
- StartDate
- 2003-01-01
- EndDate
- 2004-12-31
- Amount
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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