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Genetic diversity and population disjunction studies of Indianthus virgatus: A critical approach to conserve a rare monotypic endemic species
Project summary:
This study explores the genetic diversity, phylogeography, and population disjunction of Indianthus virgatus, a rare monotypic plant endemic to the Western Ghats and Sri Lanka biodiversity hotspot. Using Genome Wide Association studies, it investigates vicariance, dispersal mechanisms, and conservation significance, emphasizing the need for preserving this highly restricted species and its relict habitats.
First Name:
Vishnu Shreekara Bhat K
Highest degree:
Master of Science
Year obtained:
2022
Applicant Status:
Current student
India
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Vishnu, S. B., Pandi, V., Madola, I., Gopallawa, B., Abraham, G. A., Gayathri, R., Yakandawala, D., & Muthusamy, A. (2024). Modeling the Current and Future Distribution of Indianthus virgatus (Roxb.) Suksathan & Borchs.: A Monotypic Plant Endemic to the Western GhatsâSri Lanka Biodiversity Hotspot. Ecology and Evolution, 14(10), e70489.
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Previous publications
Budget (USD):
2000
Manipal Centre for Natural Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education
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Scoring Rubric
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c1. Scientific Merit
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Scientific impact of the study in the proposed taxonomic group or the flora and funga of a geographic region – up to 10 points
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Contribution to the generation of novel systematic/taxonomic/floristic data – up to 5 points
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Quality and significance of questions being addressed – up to 10 points
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Adequacy of methods for testing the research question (data collection/analysis/use of different tools) – up to 10 points
This proposal scores:
/35
C2. Community Building
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Applicant’s potential for completing goals of the proposal within the time frame, and of professional success (based on CV, considering career stage) – up to 10 points
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Explicit inclusion of (a) the use and generation of collections, and (b) conferring with taxonomic/nomenclatural experts – up to 10 points
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Perceived need where more points are given for applicants from low- or middle-income countries – up to 5 points
This proposal scores:
/25
C3. Broader Impacts
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The proposal will yield durable benefits and be disseminated through publications (e.g., taxonomic revisions, checklists, new data provided for existing databases, websites) – up to 20 points
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The proposal involves taxonomic training, fieldwork, and herbarium visits – up to 10 points
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The proposal involves outreach, mentoring, and mobility exchange – up to 10 points
This proposal scores:
/40