Phylogeography and conservation of protected Hungarian amphibian species
Informations
- Funding country
Hungary- Acronym
- -
- URL
- -
- Start date
- 9/1/2009
- End date
- 8/31/2013
- Budget
- 46,709 EUR
Fundings
| Name | Role | Start | End | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thematic Programme | Grant | 9/1/2009 | 8/31/2013 | 46,709 EUR |
Abstract
The aim of the present project is to infer the phylogeographical pattern of two amphibian species (Salamandra salamandra and Bufo bufo) within the Carpathian Basin, to analyze the population genetic structure of a newly discovered S. salamandra population in the Budai Hills, and to map the distribution of the amphibian killing chytrid fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis within the Hungarian amphibian populations. Our phylogeographical studies could contribute to the understanding of the complex biogeographical pattern of the Carpathian Basin, and the reconstruction of the postglacial colonization of the two species within Europe. These researches would prepare important international cooperations about the complete European phylogeography of these species. The study of genetic variance of the salamander population could get an insight into the evolutionary processes of a unique amphibian population living isolated in a very disturbed environment, and could help successful conservation management of the area and the protected species. The examination of chytrid fungus within Hungarian amphibian populations could map the distribution of Chytridiomycosis in Central-Europe, and would help to understand the causes and consequences of the emergence of the pathogen in Europe’s amphibian fauna. With the training of a PhD student the project would contribute to support young researchers in the Hungarian research area.