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Systematics of Indian subcontinent Rotala L. (Lythraceae)
Project summary:
The proposed study Systematics of Indian subcontinent Rotala L. (Lythraceae), is the applicants Ph.D. project. The research aims to 1) conduct a comprehensive phylogenetically-informed taxonomic revision of Rotala, 2) to understand evolutionary relationship of species through molecular phylogenetic analysis, and 3) assessment of morphological trait evolution. The IAPT grant will be used for herbarium visits, the travel expenses to conduct field work in countries of Indian subcontinent, and part of it will be utilized for sequencing
First Name:
Arun Prasanth R.
Highest degree:
M.Sc.
Year obtained:
2018
Applicant Status:
Current student
India
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Arun Prasanth R., Milind M. Sardesai and Ajay N. Gangurde (2021) Identity and Taxonomic status of Canscora diffusa var. tetraptera. Kew Bulletin. (https://doi.org/10.1007/s12225-021-09986-9)
Arun Prasanth R., Oshin A. Sharma and Milind M. Sardesai (2021) New distributional record of Rotala juniperina (Lythraceae) for Asia with typification of three names. Phytotaxa 514 (2): 167–172. (https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.514.2.8)
Arun Prasanth R., Sardesai, M. M., S. R. Yadav (2020) Taxonomic and nomenclatural notes on Boerhavia (Nyctaginaceae) in India. Phytotaxa 455 (4): 277–286.
(https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.455.4.5)
Nimbalkar, V. V., Arun Prasanth R. & M. M. Sardesai (2019) Rediscovery of Nilgiri Mallow Abutilon neelgerrense var. fischeri T.K. Paul & M.P. Nayar (Malvaceae) after a century from southern India. Journal of Threatened Taxa 11(10): 14388–14390. (DOI: 10.11609/jott.4598.11.10.14388-14390)
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
Savitribai Phule Pune University
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