S. Gandon
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S. Gandon has a total of 1 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Yannis Michalakis
MIVEGEC, CNRS, IRD, Univ Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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Latest Publications
- 22 May 2000
- Published by The Royal Society in Proceedings Of The Royal Society B-Biological Sciences
- Vol. 267 (1447) , 985-990
Evolution of parasite virulence against qualitative or quantitative host resistance
We analysed the effects of two different modes of host resistance on the evolution of parasite virulence. Hosts can either adopt an all–or–nothing qualitative response (i.e. resistant hosts cannot be infected) or a quantitative form of resistance (i.e. which reduces the within–host growth rate of the parasite). We show that the mode of host resistance greatly affects the evolutionary outcome. Specifically, a qualitative form of resistance reduces parasite virulence, while a quantitative form of resistance generally selects for higher virulence.
- 22 May 2000
- Published by The Royal Society in Proceedings Of The Royal Society B-Biological Sciences
- Vol. 267 (1447) , 985-990
Evolution of parasite virulence against qualitative or quantitative host resistance
We analysed the effects of two different modes of host resistance on the evolution of parasite virulence. Hosts can either adopt an all–or–nothing qualitative response (i.e. resistant hosts cannot be infected) or a quantitative form of resistance (i.e. which reduces the within–host growth rate of the parasite). We show that the mode of host resistance greatly affects the evolutionary outcome. Specifically, a qualitative form of resistance reduces parasite virulence, while a quantitative form of resistance generally selects for higher virulence.