Research Interest
My research interests include genetics, population genetics, and evolutionary biology. My current project aims to investigate the genetic basis of melanism in tigers. Melanistic tigers have a disrupted coat pattern in contrast to normal tigers, where the thick dark stripes merge together in a way to make the tawny background barely visible. This gives the animal an almost black blotchy appearance. Apart from the genetic basis, I am also trying to understand the micro-evolutionary factors influencing the occurrence and frequency of this rare phenotype in different populations.
My research interests include genetics, population genetics, and evolutionary biology. My current project aims to investigate the genetic basis of melanism in tigers. Melanistic tigers have a disrupted coat pattern in contrast to normal tigers, where the thick dark stripes merge together in a way to make the tawny background barely visible. This gives the animal an almost black blotchy appearance. Apart from the genetic basis, I am also trying to understand the micro-evolutionary factors influencing the occurrence and frequency of this rare phenotype in different populations.
Vinay Sagar
vinays at ncbs dot res dot in