Research Grants
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Phylogeny and Biogeography of Veronica subgenus pentasepalae with an emphasis on the Irano-Turanian species
Project summary:
This research addresses the phylogeny and biogeography of Veronica subgenus pentasepalae including the taxonomically complicated diploid-polyploid Veronica orientalis species group, using high throughput sequencing along a wide range of distribution in the Middle-East.
First Name:
Moslem Doostmohammadi
Highest degree:
MSc
Year obtained:
2014
Applicant Status:
Current student
Iran
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Doostmohammadi M., Mirtadzadini M. & Bordbar F. 2021. Chromosome numbers of some annual Veronica (Plantaginaceae) with report of V. tenuissima from flora of Iran. Feddes Repertorium 132: 158-166.
Doostmohammadi, M., Malekmohammadi, M., Djamali, M. & Akhani, H. 2020. Is Pteropyrum a causeway to C4 evolution in Polygonaceae?: an integrative approach to the taxonomy and anatomy of Pteropyrum (C3), an immediate relative to Calligonum (C4). Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society. boz079
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
Applicant Details
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Previous publications
Budget (USD):
2000
Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman
Affiliation:
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