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Unravelling the taxonomy and evolutionary history of the cryptic species Hymenophyllum sturmii
Project summary:
Six fern species of Hymenophyllum subg. Mecodium C.Presl ex Copel. are recognized in the Atlantic Forest, including the cryptic Hymenophyllum sturmii Bosch. Through phylogeographic, morphometric, and cytogenetic approaches, we aim to investigate Mecodium taxonomic and evolutionary relationships in the Atlantic Forest, which will provide insights into conservation and better delimitation between specie.
First Name:
Fernanda Pessi de Abreu
Highest degree:
Master's Science
Year obtained:
2023
Applicant Status:
Current student
Brazil
Ferns and fern allies
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Marhold, K.; Kucera, J., de Abreu; F. P., Alarcón, D., Almeida, E. M., Alves, W. S., … & Vieira, L. F. A. IAPT chromosome data 40. Taxon, 72, 1384-1391. https://doi.org/10.1002/tax.13102
Brazil Flora Group, Gomes‐da‐Silva, J., Filardi, F. L., Barbosa, M. R. V., Baumgratz, J. F. A., Bicudo, C. E., ... & Cabral, T. S. (2022). Brazilian Flora 2020: Leveraging the power of a collaborative scientific network. Taxon, 71(1), 178-198. https://doi.org/10.1002/tax.12640
Abreu, F. P., Gonzatti, F., Bahima, I. A., Souza-Chies, T. T. D., & Kaltchuk-Santos, E. (2024). A global review of chromosome number and genome size for the filmy ferns family (Hymenophyllaceae, Polypodiopsida). Rodriguésia, 75, e00552023. https://doi.org/10.1590/2175-7860202475038
Lenz, A. R., Balbinot, E., de Abreu, F. P., de Oliveira, N. S., Fontana, R. C., de Avila e Silva, S., ... & Dillon, A. J. P. (2022). Taxonomy, comparative genomics and evolutionary insights of Penicillium ucsense: a novel species in series Oxalica. Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, 115(8), 1009-1029. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10482-022-01746-4
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Budget (USD):
2000
Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
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Grant Assessment
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Has the applicant applied for an IAPT Research Grant previously?
2024
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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