Research Grants
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ESTABLISHING THE FIRST PHYLOGENETIC BASELINE FOR AGARICUS DIVERSITY IN KENYA
Project summary:
Agaricus is a species-rich genus in the family Agaricaceae, with nearly 600 species described worldwide Many species are edible and provide significant nutritional, medicinal, and environmental benefits. The value of Agaricus has driven extensive research, particularly in Asia, Europe, and the Americas, resulting in many newly described species from these regions. In contrast, Africa remains comparatively understudied. The objectives of this project are to conduct fieldwork in selected regions of Kenya that have not previously been sampled.Charcterize and describe Agaricus species from Kenya.
First Name:
Susan
Highest degree:
Msc in Mycology
Year obtained:
2018
Applicant Status:
Current student
Kenya
Fungi
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Adhola, T., Malaki, P., Okita, B., Funnell, S., Wandera, A., Okello, C. and Owuor, M.A., Kabacia S.N., 2024. Semi-Circular Bunds and Community-based Conservation at the Naibunga Community Conservancy, Laikipia County, Northern Kenya: Final technical report for phases I & II July, 2024.
Kabacia, S., Muchane, M., 2023. Domestication of Wild Edible Mushrooms in Eastern Africa: A Review of Research Advances and Future Prospects 14, 22–50.
Njuguini, S., 2018. Effects of Land Use on the Diversity of Macrofungi in Kereita Forest Kikuyu Escarpment, Kenya. CREAM 8, 254–281. https://doi.org/10.5943/cream/8/2/10
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):
2000
National Museums of Kenya
Affiliation:
Grant Assessment
Last Name:
Kabacia
Yes, but it was unsuccessful
Has the applicant applied for an IAPT Research Grant previously?
Year of previous application:
2024