Research Grants
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Uncovering the hidden taxonomic diversity and symbiont specificity of algae lichenized with a speciose lineage of fungi endemic to Western North America based on phylogenomic inferences.
Project summary:
My research seeks to resolve the taxonomy of and phylogenetic relationships within the green algal lineage of Trebouxia, and their symbionts, members of the lichenized fungal genus Niebla. This work also aims to identify and quantify the drivers of symbiont specificity between these two groups.
First Name:
Zachary Muscavitch
Highest degree:
MS
Year obtained:
2020
Applicant Status:
Current student
United States
Fungi, Algae
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Muscavitch, Z. 2021. Investigating the inheritance of intragenomic variation in a sexually reproducing green alga, Chlamydomonas reinhardtii. In prep
Muscavitch, Z., R. Harris, & J. Lendemer. 2017. A review of the lichen genus Phlyctis in North
America (Phlyctidaceae) including the description of a new widespread saxicolous species from
eastern North America. The Bryologist 120(2): 388–417.
Muscavitch, Z., R. Harris, & J. Lendemer. 2017. A synopsis of the lichenicolous fungi occurring on
species of the genus Phlyctis including description of a new Monodictys widespread on P.
speirea. The Bryologist 120(2): 418–4426.
Muscavitch, Z. & J. Lendemer. 2016. A new species of Acanthothecis (Ostropales), highlights
subtropical floristic elements of the southern Appalachian lichen biota in eastern North
America. The Bryologist 119(4): 350–360.
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 Connecticut
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