The evolutionary consequences of inbreeding in natural populations: Genotypic-phenotypic interactions and implications for genetic diversity and evolutionary potential

Objective

Studies of processes that maintain genetic variation for fitness are fundamental for understanding evolutionary forces shaping the life histories and phenotypic characteristics of animals. Such processes include evolutionary interactions between population genetic structure and mating system, dispersal patterns and social organization. The interplay between genetic diversity and adaptive evolution ultimately provides the necessary understanding for predicting evolutionary response to environmental change. My research proposal seeks to understand the selective forces underlying the evolution of cooperation and the evolutionary consequences of evolving inbreeding mating systems by merging ecological, genetic and genomic methodologies in a highly integrative and interdisciplinary approach.

Fields of science

• natural sciences › biological sciences › evolutionary biology

Programme(s)

• FP7-PEOPLE - Specific programme "People" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013)

Topic(s)

• PEOPLE-2007-2-2.ERG - Marie Curie Action: "European Reintegration Grants"

Call for proposal

FP7-PEOPLE-ERG-2008
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Funding Scheme

MC-ERG - European Re-integration Grants (ERG)

Coordinator

AARHUS UNIVERSITET

Address

Nordre Ringgade 1
8000 Aarhus C
Denmark

Activity type

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments

EU contribution

€ 45 000

Administrative Contact

Hanne Kiilsgaard (Ms.)