Research Grants
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IS IT Thelephora terrestris? UNRAVELING THE IDENTITY OF HERBARIUM SPECIMENS IN MEXICO THROUGH MOLECULAR AND PHYLOGENETIC ANALYSES
Project summary:
Thelephora terrestris, an ectomycorrhizal fungus linked to Pinus, is taxonomically complex due to morphological variability and absent holotype. This study explores its diversity in Mexico, using specimens from herbaria and field samples. Morphological and molecular analyses (ITS, LSU rDNA) aim to clarify phylogenetic relationships, possibly identifying cryptic species.
First Name:
Carla Elisa Silva Tostado
Highest degree:
Bachelor's degree
Year obtained:
2022
Applicant Status:
Current student
Mexico
Fungi
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Silva-Tostado, C. E. (in preparation). Determinación taxonómica del hongo Thelephora terrestris Ehrh. ex Fr. (Agaricomycetes, Basidiomycota) sensu lato en el Norte, Centro y Suroeste de México. [Undergraduate thesis in preparation].
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):
1500
Instituto de Biología, UNAM
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