Research Grants
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Resolving taxonomy of Ischaemum semisagittatum complex (Poaceae: Andropogoneae) using phylogenomic insights and morphometric analysis
Project summary:
This project presents the first phylogenomic analysis of the taxonomically challenging Ischaemum semisagittatum complex (Western Ghats endemics). We address the complex's high phenotypic plasticity and unclear species limits using whole plastome phylogenomics combined with multivariate morphometric analysis of comprehensive herbarium and fresh collections
First Name:
Shahid Nawaz
Highest degree:
M. Sc. (Taxonomy of Angiosperms and Phytochemistry)
Year obtained:
2019
Applicant Status:
Current student
India
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Landge, S. N. & Shinde, R. D. (2021) Ischaemum mistryi (Poaceae: Andropogoneae): A new remarkable species from Sub-Tropical Evergreen Forest, India. Phytotaxa 509 (3): 272–280.
https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.498.1.6
Landge, S. N. & Shinde, R. D. (2022) Ischaemum dioecum (Poaceae: Andropogoneae): the most strangest new species from Northern Western Ghats, Maharashtra, India. Phytotaxa 533 (5): 237–255.
https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.533.5.1
Landge, S. N. & Shinde, R. D. (2023) On the identity and distribution of Ischaemum flumineum (Poaceae: Andropogoneae) in India. Phytotaxa 619 (2): 182–188.
https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.619.2.6
Landge, S. N. & Shinde, R. D. (2024) On the identity of Ischaemum elimalayanum (Poaceae: Andropogoneae: Ischaemineae) with brief taxonomic notes on some allied congeners from India. Phytotaxa 636 (2): 111–125.
https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.636.2.1
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
Applicant Details
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Previous publications
Budget (USD):
2000
St. Xavier's College (Empowered Autonomous Institute) Mumbai, India
Affiliation:
Grant Assessment
Last Name:
Landge
Yes, but it was unsuccessful
Has the applicant applied for an IAPT Research Grant previously?
Year of previous application:
2025