Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP240102310]Researchers: Ira Cooke (Chief Investigator) , Kate Quigley (Chief Investigator) , Mia Hoogenboom (Chief Investigator) , Prof David Miller (Chief Investigator) , Timothy Ravasi (Partner Investigator)
Brief description Understanding specificity and flexibility in coral symbioses. This project aims to understand why some corals can switch algal partners while others remain faithful to a single strain. This is important because corals depend on their symbiotic algal partners for survival and because some algae provide greater resilience to environmental stress than others. This project will greatly enhance our understanding of the molecular and physiological factors governing flexibility and specificity in coral-algal symbioses. It will provide much-needed knowledge required to identify associations most appropriate for specific conditions, prioritise populations for conservation, and assess the feasibility of new approaches to managing and restoring coral reefs. \n
Funding Amount $505,077
Funding Scheme Discovery Projects
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP240102310
- ARC : DP240102310