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Taxonomic revision and molecular phylogeny of Indian Elatostema with
emphasis on the biogeographic origin and relationships of endemic taxa.
Project summary:
This proposal requests funding for taxonomic and phylogenetic studies of Elatostema in India to understand the evolution of Asian lineage. This study will reveal the biogeographic patterns and relationships of the genus using phylogenetic approaches. To accomplish this project, IAPT grant would cover the cost of field exploration, herbarium visits, and DNA sequencing.
First Name:
JEOMOL K K
Highest degree:
MASTER OF SCIENCE (BOTANY)
Year obtained:
2014
Applicant Status:
Current student
India
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Jeomol K.K. & P. Sunoj Kumar. 2020. Elatostema agasthyanum: a new lithophythic species from southern Western Ghats, India. Phytotaxa 430(1):033–040.
Jeomol K.K. & P. Sunoj Kumar. 2020. Pilea hyalina (Urticaceae), a new record for Asia from Peninsular India. Rheedea 30(2): 299–306
Jeomol K.K. & P. Sunoj Kumar. 2023. Typification and a new synonym in the tribe Boehmerieae (Urticaceae) -Accepted in Nordic Journal of Botany on 22 Feb 2023
Jeomol K.K. & P. Sunoj Kumar. 2023. Typifications and nomenclatural notes on Old-World names in Boehmeria (Urticaceae)-Accepted in Novon on 27 Dec 2022
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Budget (USD):
2000
UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT
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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