Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP0208591

Funding Activity

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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP0208591

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Understanding the molecular basis of marine invertebrate larval settlement and metamorphosis using complementary molecular, developmental, chemical and ecological approaches. The colonisation and fouling of submerged structures is a major economic problem for maritime industries. This proposal will detail the molecular mechanisms underlying the first crucial steps of marine invertebrate colonisation - settlement and metamorphosis - and determine how natural anti-foulant chemicals impact on these developmental processes. By using complementary developmental, molecular, chemical and ecological approaches, we will obtain knowledge of key control points in settlement and metamorphosis, and thus identify potential pest management strategies. This proposal comprehensively delineates the role of novel anti-foulants, linking their effect on invertebrate development with their role in shaping marine communities on natural and built surfaces.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2002

End Date: 31-12-2004

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $176,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Invertebrate Biology | Marine And Estuarine Ecology (Incl. Marine Ichthyology) | Zoology | Cell Development (Incl. Cell Division And Apoptosis)

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Living resources (incl. impacts of fishing on non-target species) | Control of pests and exotic species | Biological sciences |

Other Keywords

Biological sciences | Cell Development (Incl. Cell Division And Apoptosis) | Control of pests and exotic species | Invertebrate Biology | Living resources (incl. impacts of fishing on non-target species) | Marine And Estuarine Ecology (Incl. Marine Ichthyology) | Zoology

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