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Collaborative studies to achieve a phylogenetic framework for Medinilla, the second largest genus in Melastomataceae
Project summary:
We aim to infer a robust phylogenomic framework for Medinilla, one of the world's most taxonomically difficult genera. IAPT’s support for a research trip will link our knowledge and resources, thereby enabling mentorship specific to the methods and taxonomic group, access to specialized facilities, and unprecedented exploration of melastome evolution.
First Name:
J. Peter Quakenbush
Highest degree:
MS Botany
Year obtained:
2017
Applicant Status:
Current student
USA
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Adorado, J.T., Meneses-Adorador, Z.D., & Quakenbush, J.P. Medinilla malabrigoi (Melastomataceae), a new species from forests over limestone in Samar Island, Philippines. Phytotaxa. 483 (2): 95-105. https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.483.2.2
Quakenbush, J.P. et al. Notes on the Medinilla (Melastomataceae) of Palawan, Philippines, Including Two New Species: M. simplicymosa and M. ultramaficola. Systematic Botany, 45(4): 862-872. https://doi.org/10.1600/036364420X16033962925376.
Cámara-Leret, R., et al. New Guinea has the world’s richest island flora. Nature 584: 579–583. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-020-2549-5.
Fernando, E.S., Quakenbush, J.P., Lillo, E.P., & Ong, P.S. Medinilla theresae (Melastomataceae), a new species from ultramafic soils in the Philippines. PhytoKeys 113: 145-155. https://doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.113.30027.
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Western Michigan University, Department of Biological Sciences
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