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Taxonomic revision and Molecular phylogeny of Amaranthus L. and Alternanthera Forssk (Amaranthaceae) from India
Project summary:
The present research project is focused on the species-rich, taxonomically complex genera ie. Amaranthus and Alternanthera (Amaranthaceae), with systematic considerations pertaining to infraspecific and intergeneric relationships. Monophyly of a genus is important for a stable classification system, which is being tested here explicitly. Topology of recent phylogenetic studies received no statistical support and requires further investigations. Thus, the present study focuses on investigating the generic status, monophyly versus non-monophyly, using molecular phylogenetic approaches.
First Name:
ARYA S
Highest degree:
M.Phil
Year obtained:
2019
Applicant Status:
Current student
India
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Arya, S., Iamonico, D., & Kumar, V. N. S. A. (2021). Amaranthus powellii (Amaranthaceae), a new addition for the flora of India and a preliminary list of the Indian Amaranthus species. Hacquetia.
Arya, Sindhu., Iamonico, Duilio., Sánchez-Del Pino, Ivonne., & Anilkumar, V. N. S. (2021).
Alternanthera indica (Amaranthaceae), a new species from Kerala (India). Phytotaxa, 482(2), 191-
196.
Arya, Sindhu., & Anilkumar, V. N. S. (2021). Alternanthera ebracteolata (Amaranthaceae), a new
species from Kerala (SW-India). Phytotaxa, 480(3), 277-283.
Arya, Sindhu, Anilkumar Venugopalan Nair Saradhamma, Vishnu Walsan Kalarikkal, and Duilio Iamonico. "Amaranthus rajasekharii (Amaranthaceae), a new species from Kerala (SW-India)." Phytotaxa 433, no. 2 (2020): 153-160.
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
University College Thiruvananthapuram Kerala India
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