Dr James Gilbert James.Gilbert@hull.ac.uk
Lecturer in Zoology/ Deputy Programme Leader, Zoology
Do Bees regulate the composition of food they give their offspring, and does it matter?
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Project Description
Bees are of national importance, with UK pollination currently worth ~£1.8bn annually. Yes bees are declining, with dire consequences for ecosystems services. Wild bees buffer against honeybee losses, making them vital for food security research. To predict bee responses to human-induced changes in landscape/climate, understanding bee health and behaviours in relevant, different environments is critical.
Research Objectives
Do Osmia bicornis females regulates P and C in provisions supplies to offspring?
What are the consequences of manipulating amount and proportion of P and C for offspring size, sex and fecundity?
Strategic Objectives
Obtain pilot data using coarse, basic manipulation to establish feasibility and determine broad effects
Publish these findings in a high-impact journal
Set the stage for larger grant application to investigate in more details
| Type of Project | Small Grant |
|---|---|
| Status | Project Complete |
| Funder(s) | Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour |
| Value | £3,262.00 |
| Project Dates | Feb 1, 2015 - Oct 30, 2020 |
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