Research Grants
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Phylogenomic analysis of the tribe Gouanieae and taxonomic revision of the South
American species of Gouania (Rhamnaceae)
Project summary:
The pantropical tribe Gouanieae (Rhamnaceae) includes seven genera and ~75 species, but its phylogeny remains unresolved. Gouania, the largest genus, lacks a comprehensive taxonomic revision, with many misidentified specimens in herbaria. This project will use high-throughput sequencing and morphology to clarify relationships, test monophyly, infer divergence times, and revise Gouania in South America.
First Name:
Maurício Figueira
Highest degree:
Master
Year obtained:
2014
Applicant Status:
Current student
Brazil
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Figueira, M. et al. (2024) Colubrina limae (Rhamnaceae), a new species from seasonally dry tropical forests of Brazil. Phytotaxa. https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.663.4.5.
Figueira, M., Schindler, B. (2021) Rhamnidium riograndense (Rhamnaceae), a new species from southern
Brazil. Phytotaxa. https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.510.1.5.
Cardoso, P H, Schindler, B, Figueira, M, O’Leary, N, Santos-Silva, F (2024) Taxonomic, nomenclatural, and
distributional updates in Casselia (Verbenaceae): Are the species rare or are their specimens just in the wrong herbarium cabinet?. Acta Botanica Brasilica. https://doi.org/10.1590/1677-941X-ABB-2023-0151.
Figueira, M. et al. (2024) George Gardner's enigmatic species Goyazia villosa (Gesneriaceae) finally
rediscovered. Phytokeys. https://doi:10.3897/phytokeys.246.125734
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
Universidade de Brasília
Affiliation:
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Year of previous application:
2023