Research

Earth, Atmosphere & Environment Sciences

Title :

Characterizing role of large frugivores in seed dispersal networks: Macaques and Hornbills in Asia

Area of research :

Earth, Atmosphere & Environment Sciences

Focus area :

Seed dispersal

Principal Investigator :

Dr. Sindhu Radhakrishna Professor, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru

Timeline Start Year :

2017

Timeline End Year :

2019

Contact info :

Details

Total Budget (INR):

5,12,000

Outcome/Output:

Studies will examine the plant species responses to climate change, using movement velocities generated by hornbills and macaques. The results from the study will help identify plant species that have lost dispersal services in modified habitats for immediate attention in restoration programs and appropriate land use management to maintain critical ecosystem services provided by hornbills and macaques.

Organizations involved