Research Grants
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Infraspecific morphological variation in wide-distributed wild cacao species (Herrania, Malvaceae)
Project summary:
The study investigates morphological variation in Herrania (Malvaceae) and its relationship with environmental factors, using digitized herbarium images and morphometric analysis with advanced digital tools. The aim is to enhance understanding of the genus diversity, contributing to the conservation and sustainable use of key species for food security.
First Name:
Guerly Leon
Highest degree:
Specialization
Year obtained:
2020
Applicant Status:
Current student
Colombia
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Leon , G., Melo, O., & Villanueva, B. (2016). Description of the diversity of the liana community and its relationship with the physiography in a tropical dry forest of the Upper Magdalena in the municipality of Venadillo, Tolima. Universidad del Tolima.
Melo, O & Leon, G. (2014). Evaluation of structure and diversity of forest associated with the Microbasin La Brea- Bajo Calima, municipality of Buenaventura. Universidad del Tolima.
Melo, O & Leon, G. (2013). Simulation of floristic diversity in a tropical dry forest of the Alto Magdalena. Universidad del Tolima.
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
Universidad Nacional de Colombia
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