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An integrative study of Parmotrema (Parmeliaceae) from the Brazilian Cerrado

Project summary:

The diversity of lichenized fungi in Brazil is still little known, especially in the Brazilian Cerrado. The few existing floristic studies show that the diversity of Parmeliaceae in the Cerrado is high, however, molecular studies with species from this biome are non-existent. Thus, this study aims to use an integrative approach based on morphological and chemical characteristics associated with the DNA barcoding (nuITS region) to identify the Parmotrema species found in Cerrado, focusing in the west part of it, especially the states of Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul.

First Name:

Andressa Silva Rodrigues

rodrigues.s.andressa@gmail.com

Highest degree:

Master

Year obtained:

2019

Applicant Status:

Current student

Brazil

Fungi

Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):

Kitaura, M. J.; Koch, N. M.; Lucheta, F.; Käffer, M. I.; Schmitt, J. L.; Pedroso, J.; Martins, S. A.; Rodrigues, A. S.; Canêz, L. S. 2019. A new species and new records of Leptogium (Ach.) Gray (Collemataceae, Peltigerales) from Rio Grande do Sul State with an identification key for the genus. Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências 91(1): e20180313. We conducted a study of Leptogium specimens collected in different cities in the state of the Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. From morphological and anatomical analyses we found 1 new species and 28 records, we obtained a 57% increase in the known diversity of Leptogium for the state. In this study I participated in the collections of some cities, such as Pelotas and Rio Grande, in the identification of some specimens and in the writing of the text.

Kitaura, M. J.; Bernardo, C. M.; Koch, N. M.; Rodrigues, A. S.; Torres, J.M.; Barbosa, T. D.; Canêz, L. S.; Spielmann, A. A.; Honda, N. K.; Fleig, M.; Lorenz, A. P. 2019. Leptogium (Collemataceae, Peltigerales) from Mato Grosso do Sul state, Brazil: nine new records, three new taxa and a key for the species. Phytotaxa 399 (2): 127–146. We conducted a study of Leptogium specimens collected in the Pantanal, Chaco and Cerrado biomes in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. From morphological and anatomical analyses we found 3 new species for science, 9 records for the state and 1 new record for the American continent. In this study I participated in some collection expeditions, in the identification of specimens and in the writing of the text.

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Scoring Rubric

Your name:

c1. Scientific Merit

 

  • Scientific impact of the study in the proposed taxonomic group or the flora and funga of a geographic region – up to 10 points

  • Contribution to the generation of novel systematic/taxonomic/floristic data – up to 5 points

  • Quality and significance of questions being addressed – up to 10 points

  • 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

 

  • 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

  • Explicit inclusion of (a) the use and generation of collections, and (b) conferring with taxonomic/nomenclatural experts – up to 10 points

  • 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

  • The proposal involves taxonomic training, fieldwork, and herbarium visits  – up to 10 points

  • The proposal involves outreach, mentoring, and mobility exchange  – up to 10 points

This proposal scores:

/40

Applicant Details

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Budget (USD):

1950

Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul

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