Objective
Invasive species can have dramatic consequences on the receiving ecosystem and on human activities. At the same time,
invasion episodes offer a rare opportunity to observe evolution in action and study adaptation. Understanding the
cornerstone role of sexual selection during adaptation can open an avenue of strategies to fight against pest species. During
invasion, novel environmental conditions and rapid changes in the genetic composition of populations are expected to
influence the dynamics of sexual selection. However, neither theory nor data clearly predict whether sexual selection would
be reinforced or hampered during an invasive episode. Understanding the subtle consequences of invasion on sexual
selection is crucial, as mating strategies provide tools to fight against pest species. The Sterile Insect Technique (SIT)
successfully eliminated several pest species, limiting side-effects on the ecosystem compared to traditional techniques such
as pesticides. In this project, I develop a series of experiments combining artificial selection experiments with large scale
phenotyping to investigate the dynamics of sexual selection during invasion and test the potential to exploit mating strategies
to control pest populations in an evolutionary sustainable way. As a model species, I will use Drosophila suzukii, a champion
of invasion that colonised several continents and islands in the last decades. Because D. suzukii feeds and oviposits on
close-to-be-marketed fruits, it causes considerable economic losses and the situation requires rapid action. The results of
the project will provide both a fundamental understanding of the dynamics of sexual selection during invasion, and essential
information for the development of sustainable, environment friendly methods to fight pest species, in particular D. suzukii.
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H2020-EU.1.3. - EXCELLENT SCIENCE - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
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H2020-EU.1.3.2. - Nurturing excellence by means of cross-border and cross-sector mobility
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MSCA-IF-EF-RI - RI – Reintegration panel
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(opens in new window) H2020-MSCA-IF-2016
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75794 PARIS
France
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