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Integrative Taxonomy, DNA Barcoding, and Chemo profiling of the Astavarga Group of Medicinal Plants
Project summary:
The project aims to systematically identify and authenticate the Astavarga group of eight rare and endangered medicinal plants, crucial in Ayurveda, through integrative taxonomy, DNA barcoding, and chemo profiling. These plants are native to the northwestern Himalayas, face threats from habitat loss, over-exploitation, and misidentification due to confusion in vernacular names. By combining traditional taxonomy, whole chloroplast genome sequencing, and chemotaxonomic techniques, the present study will establish a robust identification framework, aiding conservation and sustainable use.
First Name:
Narender Kumar
Highest degree:
Ph.D.
Year obtained:
2023
Applicant Status:
Early-career researcher (PhD obtained within last three years)
India
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Kumar N., Holstein N., Khuraijam J.S. & Rana T.S. 2022: Taxonomic synopsis of Betula
(Betulaceae) in India and typification of three names. Ann. Bot. Fennici 59: 75 80.
https://doi.org/10.5735/085.059.0113
Singh, N., Verma, R.K., Kumar, N. et al. “Molecular analysis of genetic diversity and population
structure in Everniastrum cirrhatum (Fr.) Hale (Parmeliaceae)in India.’ The Nucleus 61, 19–27
(2018).https://doi.org/10.1007/s13237-017-0219-2.
Harish Chandra Singh, Vandana Tiwari, Narender Kumar and Tikam S. Rana. “Assessment of
genetic variability and population structure of Betula utilis subsp. jacquemontii in the Western
Himalayan region of India.’ Journal: Biochemical Genetics (Accepted)
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
CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology Post Box No. 6 Palampur (H.P.) 176061, INDIA
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