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From morphology to molecular through ecological niche analysis: An integrative approach for the cryptic species delimitation in the genus Stellera L.
Project summary:
The proposed research aims to delimit the cryptic species in the genus Stellera L. The single species S. chamaejasme within the genus is hypothesized to have four distinctive colour morphs. Therefore, we intellect to integrate multidisciplinary evidence (morphology, molecular and niche modelling) for the discrimination of the cryptic species.
First Name:
Santosh Kumar Rana
Highest degree:
PhD
Year obtained:
2020
Applicant Status:
Early-career researcher (PhD obtained within last three years)
China
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Rana, S.K., Rana, H.K., Luo, D.*, Sun, H.* 2020. Estimating climate-induced ‘Nowhere to go’ range shifts of the Himalayan Incarvillea Juss. using multi-model median ensemble species distribution models. Ecological Indicators 121: 107127. (SCI, 5-years IF: 4.968)
Rana, S.K., Luo, D., Rana, H.K., Chen, S.T.*, Sun, H.* 2020. Molecular phylogeny, biogeography and character evolution of the montane genus Incarvillea Juss. (Bignoniaceae). Plant Diversity (in press). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pld.2020.09.002 (SCI-E, 2019 IF: 1.864)
Rana, S.K., Rana, H.K., Ranjitkar, S., Ghimire, S.K., Gurmachhan, C.M., O’Neill, A.R., Sun, H.* 2020. Climatic indicator to jeopardize the suitability of highly traded threatened Medicinal and Aromatic Plants for the sustainability and conservation in Nepal. Ecological Indicators 115: 106435. (SCI, SCI, 5-years IF: 4.968)
Rana, S.K., Luo, D., Rana, H.K., O’Neill, A.R., Sun, H.* 2019. Geoclimatic factors influence the population genetic connectivity of Incarvillea arguta (Bignoniaceae) in the Himalaya–Hengduan Mountains biodiversity hotspot. Journal of Systematic and Evolution (early view). doi: 10.1111/jse.12521 (SCI, 5-years IF: 3.053)
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
Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese academy of Sciences
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