Objectif In the era of the Evolutionary Synthesis, genetic recombination or mutation were assumed to create the raw material for evolution by natural selection. More recently, however, the genetic versus environmental basis of new selectable traits, and how genotype × environment interactions affect evolutionary trajectories, has risen to the forefront of evolutionary biology. Phenotypic plasticity [PP] is an individual’s inherent ability to change behaviour, physiology, morphology, or life-history in response to environmental cues. It is new to consider PP as a factor affecting biological invasion success and the process has virtually been ignored in marine environments. I intend to study PP, as the strategy can provide a mechanistic explanation to understand and predict successful invasions. Such knowledge is crucial since global invasions have significant impact on the ecology since invasive species creates genetic pollution and can change ecosystem functions. It has also a huge economic impact since estimated damage and control cost in the U.S. alone reach $138 billion annually. I will utilize common garden experiments as well as a molecular approach with cDNA microarry in order to assess the evolution of PP and study expressed genes, which administrate plasticity genes. Champ scientifique natural sciencesbiological sciencesevolutionary biologynatural sciencesbiological sciencesgeneticsmutationnatural sciencesearth and related environmental sciencesenvironmental sciencespollutionnatural sciencesbiological sciencesecologyecosystemsnatural sciencesbiological sciencesecologyinvasive species 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) Thème(s) FP7-PEOPLE-2009-RG - Marie Curie Action: "Reintegration Grants" Appel à propositions FP7-PEOPLE-2010-RG Voir d’autres projets de cet appel Régime de financement MC-ERG - European Re-integration Grants (ERG) Coordinateur MAX IV Laboratory, Lund University Contribution de l’UE € 45 000,00 Adresse Paradisgatan 5c 22100 LUND Suède Voir sur la carte Région Södra Sverige Sydsverige Skåne län Type d’activité Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Contact administratif Christer Brönmark (Prof.) Liens Contacter l’organisation Opens in new window Site web Opens in new window Coût total Aucune donnée
