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Systematic, phylogenetic, and biogeographic studies in Polygala (Polygalaceae) with emphasis on Andean-Patagonian species (sect. Clinclinia and Monninopsis)

Project summary:

To study Polygala sections Clinclinia DC. and Monninopsis A.Gray in a systematic, phylogenetic, and biogeographic approaches. Several species in these groups remain unknown, and names involved need revision, especially the species in the northern and southern extremes of the distribution

First Name:

Agustina Martinez

amartinez@darwin.edu.ar

Highest degree:

Ph.D. student

Year obtained:

2017

Applicant Status:

Current student

Argentina

Flowering plants

Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):

Martinez, A; F. O. Zuloaga; J. F. B. Pastore. 2018. Typification of names and nomenclatural notes on the South Andean and Patagonian species of Polygala Linnaeus (Polygalaceae). Phytotaxa, 383 (2), 219-224 http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.383.2.8

Pastore, J. F. B.; M. Mota; E. Amano; A. Martinez. Disentangling Polygala obovata complex (Polygalaceae), with a description of three new species for Brazil. Systematic Botany. In press.

Pastore, J. F. B.; A. Martinez. Typifications of the N.L. Burman and Linnean names in Polygala L., Polygalaceae. Taxon. Under review.

Martinez, A.; P. Moroni; J. F. B. Pastore. Notes on Polygala (Polygalaceae) species based on the collections gathered by the Malaspina Expedition (1789–1794). Kew Bulletin. Under review.

Applicant Details

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Budget (USD):

2000

Instituto de Botánica Darwinion (SI)

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Scoring Rubric

Your name:

c1. Scientific Merit

 

  • Scientific impact of the study in the proposed taxonomic group or the flora and funga of a geographic region – up to 10 points

  • Contribution to the generation of novel systematic/taxonomic/floristic data – up to 5 points

  • Quality and significance of questions being addressed – up to 10 points

  • 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

 

  • 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

  • Explicit inclusion of (a) the use and generation of collections, and (b) conferring with taxonomic/nomenclatural experts – up to 10 points

  • 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

  • The proposal involves taxonomic training, fieldwork, and herbarium visits  – up to 10 points

  • The proposal involves outreach, mentoring, and mobility exchange  – up to 10 points

This proposal scores:

/40

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