Scope
Organisms express a different phenotype (morphology, physiology, behaviour) under different environmental conditions, a mechanism termed phenotypic plasticity. Phenotypic plasticity can come in different forms, including contextual, developmental, and transgenerational plasticity. Because of their phenotypic plasticity, organisms’ phenotypes will be altered by environmental change, such as climate change, which can be adaptive or maladaptive.
This course covers concepts and theory related to phenotypic plasticity and discusses quantitative genetic and molecular approaches. Central to this course is understanding the interplay between phenotypic plasticity, ecological conditions, and evolution, including examples from animal behaviour in response to human-altered environments.
Target group: The course is aimed at PhD candidates and other academics.
Course duration: 5 days
Contact: PE&RC Office: office.pe@wur.nl
Registration of interest: You can register your interest HERE (note: this is not an official registration).
