Objective The goal of the research project is to quantify and understand the effects of hybridisation between Atlantic salmon and brown trout, particularly as it relates to escapes from aquaculture. The specific objectives are to (1) quantify interspecific hybridisation and introgression in unspoiled and genetically polluted rivers, (2) identify mecanisms of hybridisation between Atlantic salmon and brown trout, and (3) quantify the performance of F1 hybrids through various parts of the life cycle. Finally, we will address implications of hybridisation and introgression for fitness of natural populations of Atlantic salmon and brown trout. Fields of science agricultural sciencesagriculture, forestry, and fisheriesfisheries Programme(s) FP3-AIR - Specific research and technological development and demonstration programme (EEC) in the field of agriculture and agro-industry, including fisheries, 1990-1994 Topic(s) 253 - Interaction between aquaculture and the environment Call for proposal Data not available Funding Scheme CSC - Cost-sharing contracts Coordinator Norwegian Institute for Nature Research EU contribution No data Address Tungasletta 2 N-7485 Trondheim Norway See on map Links Website Opens in new window Total cost No data Participants (3) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all Salmon Research Agency of Ireland Ireland EU contribution No data Address Furnace Newport See on map Total cost No data Scottish Office Agriculture, Environment and Fisheries Department United Kingdom EU contribution No data Address Victoria Road AB11 9DB Aberdeen See on map Total cost No data THE QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY OF BELFAST United Kingdom EU contribution No data Address Lisburn Road 97 Medical Biology Centre BT9 7BL Belfast See on map Total cost No data
