Insights from Population Genomics to the Evolution of Host Specificity in Insect Fungi

Objectif

GenoSpec” aims at understanding the genomic processes underlying host adaptations of the ants-specific fungi from the species complex Ophiocordyceps unilateralis sensu lato by using a population genomics approach. This knowledge will contribute to the understanding of adaptive evolution, which is a major topic in evolutionary biology, and has potential applications in the development of fungal biological control agents against insect pests. Strains of O. unilateralis specific to three different ant species will be isolated from Thailand and their genomes will be sequenced, to identify the genomic changes involved in adaptation, e.g. the genes with signatures of positive selection or specific to particular hosts. Various sampling sites will allow inferences on the recent demographic history that could blur the footprint of positive selection. Dr. Noppol Kobmoo will bring his knowledge and skill on these particular fungi to enrich the expertise and the panel of biological models of the host institution (ESE laboratory, Université Paris-Sud, FRANCE) while gaining new expertise on population genetics at a genomic level. This project will start a fruitful collaboration between the host institution and BIOTEC (THAILAND) where the Fellow will return permanently after the project.

Champ scientifique

Programme(s)

Thème(s)

MSCA-IF-2014-EF - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships (IF-EF)

Appel à propositions

H2020-MSCA-IF-2014

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Régime de financement

MSCA-IF-EF-ST - Standard EF

Coordinateur

UNIVERSITE PARIS-SACLAY

Contribution nette de l'UE

€ 173 076,00

Adresse

BATIMENT BREGUET - 3 RUE JOLIOT CURIE
91190 Gif-Sur-Yvette
France

Région

Ile-de-France Ile-de-France Essonne

Type d’activité

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments

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