Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP0770889

Funding Activity

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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP0770889

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Alternative life-history strategies in the evolution of colour polymorphism. Theoreticians have long recognised the value of colour polymorphic systems for providing a window into the evolution of genetic diversity, adaptations and even speciation. However, few species display appropriate discrete polymorphisms, and as such, there is little empirical evidence to support these ideas. Using a series of innovative experiments and a unique bird displaying three discrete head colours, I will test these theories, producing results which will have a major international impact. Understanding the interaction of environmental and genetic diversity in the highly endangered Gouldian finch also offers an opportunity to provide insight into how declining wild populations can be effectively managed.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-07-2007

End Date: 31-12-2011

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $422,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Quantitative Genetics | Life Histories (Incl. Population Ecology) | Ecology And Evolution Not Elsewhere Classified | Evolutionary Biology

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Behavioural and cognitive sciences | Biological sciences |

Other Keywords

Behavioural and cognitive sciences | Biological sciences | Ecology And Evolution Not Elsewhere Classified | Evolutionary Biology | Life Histories (Incl. Population Ecology) | Quantitative Genetics

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