Genetic control of avian plumage traits: towards the mechanisms underlying sexual selection.
Informations
- Funding country
United Kingdom- Acronym
- -
- URL
- -
- Start date
- 9/1/2002
- End date
- 7/31/2007
- Budget
- 609,716 EUR
Fundings
| Name | Role | Start | End | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Genomics | Grant | - | - | - |
Organisations
| Name | Role | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Cambridge | Lead Partner | - | - |
| University of Sheffield | Lead Partner | - | - |
Abstract
This project will identify genes and pathways controlling feather pigmentation, patterning, growth and distribution, and zone-specific expression. We will: (1) Identify genes expressed in avian skin, (2) Prepare a microarray comprising these genes, (3) Co