Genomic tools for monitoring yellow crazy ants. (Old ID 29026)

Wet Tropics Management Authority
Matt Field
Role

Principal Investigator

Description

This project will establish protocols and baseline data for ddRAD-seq based sequencing of yellow crazy ants. In this phase of the project, we will sequence 200 individuals from historical infestations and develop tools to assess genetic relatedness among infestations. Baseline data established in this project will be used to help trace the origin of future infestations as well as improve our understanding of genetic diversity and gene flow in yellow crazy ants in Queensland.

Date

22 Jun 2023 - 01 Jan 2025

Project Type

CONTRACT_RESEARCH

Keywords

Yellow Crazy Ants;Invasive Species Monitoring;Anoplolepis gracilipes;Genomics;Genetic relatedness;biosecurity

Funding Body

Wet Tropics Management Authority

Amount

16295

Project Team

Lori Lach;Ira Cooke;Megan Higgie