Research Grants
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Taxonomic and Phylogenetic Revision of Specklinia Lindl. (Pleurothallidinae, Orchidaceae) and Strategies for the Conservation of Species in Brazil
Project summary:
Specklinia Lindl. (Orchidaceae) is a morphologically diverse genus with poorly defined taxonomy in Brazil. This study revises approximately 21 Brazilian species using morphological, geographical, and phylogenetic data, aiming to clarify species boundaries, update descriptions, and provide an identification key through herbarium studies and targeted fieldwork in southeastern Brazil.
First Name:
Alexandre
Highest degree:
Master’s Degree
Year obtained:
2025
Applicant Status:
Current student
Brazil
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Medeiros, Alexandre da Silva; Sanz-Veiga, Priscila Andre; Braga, João Marcelo Alvarenga; Aximoff, Izar; Roza, André Silva; Distefano, Isabel; de Medeiros, Bruno A. S.; Amorim, Felipe W. (2025). Beetle pollination in the holoparasitic
I am a Brazilian botanist with a focus on the taxonomy and evolution of flowering plants, particularly within the family Orchidaceae. I am very active in fieldwork, conducting extensive collections for herbaria. Currently, I am a PhD candidate at the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), where my research focuses on the phylogeny, biogeography, and taxonomy of the genus Specklinia (Orchidaceae). My work integrates taxonomic, genomic, morphological, and ecological approaches to advance the understanding of plant diversity.
Lophophytum pyramidale (Balanophoraceae): A new case of brood-pollination mutualism? Journal of Applied Entomology.
Campos-Rocha, Antonio; da Silva Medeiros, Alexandre; Meerow, Alan William; Sanz-Veiga, Priscila Andre; Koch, Ingrid; Dutilh, Julie Henriette Antoinette (2022). A remarkable new species of Hippeastrum (Amaryllidaceae) from the Serra da Mantiqueira, southeastern Brazil. Phytotaxa, 571: 197–208.
Batista, João A. N.; Medeiros, Alexandre da Silva (2022). A new putative natural hybrid of Cyrtopodium (Orchidaceae) from the south coast of Brazil. Phytotaxa, 536: 279–286.
Medeiros, A. S.; Pegoraro, C. S.; Petini-Benelli, A. (2014). A new form and nomenclatural correction in Cattleya forbesii Lindl. Orquidário (Rio de Janeiro), 28: 54–57.
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
Federal University of São Carlos
Affiliation:
Grant Assessment
Last Name:
Medeiros
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Year of previous application:
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