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TAXONOMIC AND PHYLOGENETIC STUDIES OF GENERA PILIOSTIGMA AND BAUHINIA (FABACEAE)FROM SAVANA ECOLOGICAL ZONES OF NIGERIA
Project summary:
The topic is aim at characterizing different species of Piliostigma and Bauhinia [ Fabaceae] From Savannah Ecological zones of Nigeria.These two Genera will be authenticated at the Herbarium unit of Department of Botany, A.B.U,Zaria, Morpho-palynology, Cyto-molecular, Phylogenetic and Genetic diversity Methods will be use in this Study.
First Name:
NAMADI SUNUSI
Highest degree:
M.sc
Year obtained:
2019
Applicant Status:
Current student
NIGERIA
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Usman, L.U., Namadi, S and Nafiu, S.A (2017). Effect of physio-chemical parameters on the composition and abundance of phytoplankton in Ajiwa Reservoir, Katsina State, Northwestern Nigeria. BayeroJournal of pure and Applied Sciences. 10(2): 16-24.
Namadi, S., Adelanwa, M.A., Abubakar, B.Y., and Shehu., T. (2019). Taxonomic Values of pollen Features in Senna Species (Fabacea) from Zaria, Nigeria.
Nafiu, A. Falaki, A., Musa, A.O and Namadi, S. (2016). Invivo Antimalarial activity of the Aqueous methanol leaf extract of Danielliaoliveri (ROLFE). (In press).
Namadi, S., Adelanwa, M.A., and Abubakar, B.Y (2018). Stomatal and Trichomes diversity among Senna species from Zaria, Nothern Guinea Savanna, Nigeria.( in Press)
Scoring Rubric
Your name:
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
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Previous publications
Budget (USD):
2000
AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA KADUNA NIGERIA
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