Research Grants
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Revision of the Genus Heptapleurum Gaertn. (Araliaceae) in India: Morphology, Micromorphology, and Conservation
Project summary:
This project revises the genus Heptapleurum Gaertn. (Araliaceae) in India using morphology, micromorphology, and targeted molecular analyses, with special emphasis on trichome characters. It aims to resolve species limits, IUCN threat assessment, model ecological niches, and support ex situ conservation of selected taxa.
First Name:
AMRUTHA
Highest degree:
M.Sc. BOTANY
Year obtained:
2020
Applicant Status:
Current student
INDIA
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Sundaran, A., Aloor Jose, R., Sujana, K. A., Valukattil Ponnachan, T., Menachery Johnson, S., & Puthuparambil Balan, A. (2026). Heptapleurum anamudianum (Araliaceae), a new species from Eravikulam National Park, Kerala, India. Brittonia, 1–9.
Sundaran, A., & Sujana, K. A. (2024). An account of the genus Heptapleurum (Araliaceae) in India. Tropical Plant Genetic Resources: Characterisation and Perspectives. Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh, Dehra Dun, India. ISBN: 978-81-211-0000-0.
Sundaran, A., & Sujana, K. A. (2024). Is the genus Heptapleurum (Araliaceae) a taxonomic impediment? Oral presentation. XLVII All India Botanical Conference of the Indian Botanical Society and International Symposium on “Biotic Curiosities and Functional Diversity Across the Plant Kingdom in a Climate Change Regime.”
Chappan, R., Sundaran, A., Arjunan, S. K., & Manudev, K. M. (2025). Tetrataenium manilalianum, a new species of Apiaceae from the Western Ghats, Kerala, India. Nordic Journal of Botany, e04966.
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):
1942
BOTANICAL SURVEY OF INDIA
Affiliation:
Grant Assessment
Last Name:
SUNDARAN
Yes, but it was unsuccessful
Has the applicant applied for an IAPT Research Grant previously?
Year of previous application:
2023