Research Grants
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Formation and Persistence of a Co-Occurring Mixed Cytotype Autopolyploid System
Project summary:
The impact of multiple origins on the genetics and ecology of a naturally occurring multi-cytotype autopolyploid system has largely been overlooked. Multiple formations of both the triploid and tetraploid cytotypes of Galax urceolata (Diapensiaceae) make this the ideal system to investigate relatedness among cytotypes and cytotype-specific soil chemistry/microbial associations.
First Name:
Michelle Gaynor
Highest degree:
BS
Year obtained:
2018
Applicant Status:
Current student
USA
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Gaynor ML, Marchant DB, Soltis DE, and Soltis PS. 2018. Climatic niche comparison among ploidal levels in the classic autopolyploid system, Galax urceolata (Diapensiaceae). American Journal of Botany, 105(10): 1–12. doi: 10.1002/ajb2.1161.
Gaynor ML, Ng J, and Laport RG. 2018. Phylogenetic structure of plant communities: Are polyploids distantly related to co-occurring diploids? Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 6(52): 1-14. doi: 10.3389/fevo.2018.00052.
Gaynor ML, Walters LJ, and Hoffman EA. 2019. Assessing genetic diversity within natural populations of smooth cordgrass to ensure effective restoration efforts. Restoration Ecology, 27(6): 1452 – 1462. doi: 10.1111/rec.1301
An H, Qi X, Gaynor ML, Hao Y, Grebken SC, Mabry ME, Conant GC, Barker M, Fu T, Yi B, and Pires JC. 2019. Transcriptome and organellar sequencing highlights the complex origin and diversification of allotetraploid Brassica napus. Nature Communication, 10: 2878. doi: 10.1038/s41467-019-10757-1
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):
2000
University of Florida
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