Chemical and histochemical study of the metapleural and labial glands of leaf-cutter ants and the influence in the symbiotic relationships present in the fungus gardens .

• Grant number: 10/02838-3
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate
• Start date: May 01, 2010
• End date: April 30, 2014
• Field of knowledge: Physical Sciences and Mathematics - Chemistry - Organic Chemistry
• Principal Investigator: João Batista Fernandes
• Grantee: Karla da Silva Malaquias
• Host Institution: Centro de Ciências Exatas e de Tecnologia (CCET). Universidade Federal de São Carlos (UFSCAR). São Carlos , SP, Brazil
• Associated research grant: 06/58043-3 - Leaf cutting ants control, integrated studies, AP.TEM