A multigene and niche modeling assessment of Zapus hudsonius preblei

 

The tasks to be performed under this agreement are as follows: 1. Complete molecular DNA extraction, amplification, purification, and sequencing for 12 subspecies, from 6 genes, across the geographic distribution of Z. hudsonius with an emphasis on northern populations in western North America. Sampling will include at least 50 individuals for the 5 nDNA genes plus approximately 100 individuals for 1 mtDNA gene (includes skin samples). 2. Deliver : 2 manuscripts for peer-review Product 1: Manuscript submitted for publication (1 August 2012) evaluating conservation validity from phylogenetic perspective (taxon and genomic sampling). Product 2: Manuscript submitted for publication (30 Aug 2012) that will address times of divergence, test taxonomic relationships, and assess historical-biogeographic hypotheses and levels of exchangeability - phylogeographic framework (geographic sampling). 3. Explore phylogenetically informed species distribution models (SDM) - ENMTools, Maxent, ArcGIS. This Single Source Award is being made in accordance with Department of the Interior Policy 505 DM 2.14 B number 4 Unique Qualifications which allows for award without competition to an applicant. The applicant is uniquely qualified to perform the activity based upon a variety of demonstrable factors such as location, property ownership, voluntary support capacity, cost-sharing ability, if applicable, technical expertise, or other such unique qualifications.

Deleted 08/18/2012 (Archived.) F12AS00323 Agency: Department of the Interior
Office: U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE Grant 1 This Grant is being awarded to the University of New Mexico under the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit. This Grant is being awarded to the University of New Mexico under the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit. 08/09/2012 This program does not have cost sharing or matching requirements. Peter Plage, Project Officer, 303-236-4750
peter_plage@fws.gov
peter_plage@fws.gov $150,000.00 Awards range from $25,850.00 to $25,850.00