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A genus-level phylogeny of Polygalaceae from a Next Generation Sequencing approach
Project summary:
The present project aims elucidate the phylogenetic relationships in Polygalaceae, in order to solve the delimitation and positioning of the main clades in the family.
First Name:
Michelle Christine de Almeida Mota
Highest degree:
Master's degree
Year obtained:
2018
Applicant Status:
Current student
Brasil
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Mota, M.; Abbott, J.R.; Salas, R.M.; Neubig, K.M.; Pastore, J.F.B. 2019. Three
Lonely Argentines: Toward A New Generic Delimitation In Polygalaceae.
Taxon 1: 1-15.
Pastore, J.F.B.; Abbott, J.R.; Neubig, K.M.; Van Den Berg, C.; Mota, M..;
Cabral, A.; Whitten, W.M. 2019. Phylogeny And Biogeography Of Polygala
(Polygalaceae). Taxon 1: 1-19
Pastore, J.F.B.; Abbott, J.R.; N.K.M.; Whitten, W.M.; Mascarenhas, R.B.;
Mota, M.; Van Den Berg, C. 2017. A Molecular Phylogeny And Taxonomic
Notes In Caamembeca (Polygalaceae). Systematic Botany 42: 54-62.
Pastore, J.F.B.; Mota, M.; Abbott, J.R.; Mcneill, J. 2018. (2627) Proposal To
Conserve The Name Senega Against Senegaria, Anthallogea, Corymbula,
Leptrochia, Pylostachya, and Sexilia (Polygalaceae). Taxon 67: 650-651.
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
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Previous publications
Budget (USD):
1408
Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina
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