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Individual-based spatio-temporal predator-prey dynamics

Reference	D16898
Principal Investigator / Supervisor	Professor Roderick Blackshaw
Co-Investigators / Co-Supervisors	Ms Georgianne Griffiths
Institution	University of Plymouth
Department	Biological Sciences
Funding type	Research
Value (£)	222,936
Status	Completed
Type	Research Grant
Start date	01/01/2002
End date	01/07/2005
Duration	42 months

Abstract

Using an individual-based approach we will investigate the spatio-temporal dynamics of a model predator-prey (Pterostichus melanarius-Sitobion avenae-Metopolophium dirhodum) system to enhance our understanding of biocontrol and Integrated Crop Management. Following field data collection based on mark-release-recapture using a newly developed laser-marking technique we will analyse these data firstly at the individual level and secondly by scaling up to a field-scale population. Analysis will combine SADIE (Spatial Analysis by Distance Indices) and mark-release-recapture. Using a conceptual model we will quantify fundamental transient spatio-temporal processes that mediate predator-prey interactions. (Joint with grant 206/D16897).

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Committee	Closed Committee - Agri-food (AF)
Research Topics	X – not assigned to a current Research Topic
Research Priority	X – Research Priority information not available
Research Initiative	X - not in an Initiative
Funding Scheme	X – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme

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D16897 Individual-based spatio-temporal predator-prey dynamics

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