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Taxonomic Revision of the genus Heptapleurum Gaertn. (Araliaceae) in India
Project summary:
The genus Heptapleurum is considered as “taxonomic impediment” due to its morphological similarity, nomenclatural issues and unclear generic boundaries. I intend to investigate systematic study of genus Heptapleurum in India, from literature, herbaria as well as field data concerning this genus with support of molecular analysis and its phylogenetic relationship.
First Name:
Amrutha Sundaran
Highest degree:
M.Sc. Botany
Year obtained:
2020
Applicant Status:
Current student
India
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Sundaran, Amrutha., Sujana, K A. (2023). Heptapleurum wallichianum (Wight & Arn.) Seem.; A Poorly Known Species in Indian Araliaceae. (Poster) International Symposium on Plant Taxonomy, Ethnobotany and Botanic Gardens. Book of Abstracts. ISBN : 978-81-958726-6-4
Amrutha Sundaran*, Riya Antony1, Sona Peter P2, Divya Varghese3. Emerging Trends in Plant Science. 2021. The Union Press, Thrissur. ISBN: 978-81-950842-8-9
Amrutha Sundaran1, Lissamma Joseph2, Rose Mary Martin3, Amrutha Suresh4. Seed dormancy and enhancing germination in Elaeocarpus ganitrus. Recent Trends in Plant Science. 2020. Union Press, Thrissur. ISBN: 978-81-950842-0-3
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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Budget (USD):
2000
Botanical Survey of India, Southern Regional Centre, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
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