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Grant Award View - GA2422-V3
The evolution of generalism: why so many polyphagous fruit flies?
GA ID:
GA2422-V3
Agency:
Australian Research Council
Approval Date:
10-Nov-2017
Variation Publish Date:
2-Aug-2021
Variation Date:
27-Jul-2021
Category:
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Research
Grant Term:
8-May-2018 to 31-Aug-2021
Value (AUD):
$388,480.40
(GST inclusive where applicable)
Varies:
GA2422
- The evolution of generalism: why so many polyphagous fruit flies?
One-off/Ad hoc:
No
Aggregate Grant Award:
No
PBS Program Name:
ARC 17/18 Discovery
Grant Program:
Discovery Projects
Grant Activity:
The evolution of generalism: why so many polyphagous fruit flies?
Purpose:
This project aims to understand why flies that cause maggoty fruit have so frequently evolved the generalist feeding habitat. Insect herbivores make up 50 per cent of eukaryotic species on earth. Nearly all are host specialists, feeding on only one or very few plant species. In stark contrast, 40 per cent of tropical fruit flies are generalists, feeding across many plant families. This project aims to test specific hypotheses to explain the high frequency of generalism in Bactrocera. Outcomes will significantly advance understanding of the evolution of generalism, and so greatly advance herbivory theory. As Bactrocera are also globally significant horticultural pests, the project will provide under-pinning science for pest management.
Internal Reference ID:
DP18 Round 1
Selection Process:
Targeted or Restricted Competitive
Confidentiality - Contract:
No
Confidentiality - Outputs:
No
Grant Recipient Details
Recipient Name:
Queensland University of Technology
Recipient ABN:
83 791 724 622
Grant Recipient Location
Suburb:
BRISBANE CITY
Town/City:
BRISBANE CITY
Postcode:
4000
State/Territory:
QLD
Country:
AUSTRALIA
Grant Delivery Location
State/Territory:
QLD
Postcode:
4000
Country:
AUSTRALIA