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Taxonomic revision of genus Tribulus L. with review of family Zygophyllaceae in India
Project summary:
Present proposal comprises taxonomic revision of genus Tribulus L. in India with review of family Zygophyllaceae. The study includes distribution, nomenclature, morphometrics, palynology & phylogeny of Tribulus. Outcomes expected to delimit taxa with analysis of variable and consistent characters; congruence of morphological characters analyzed with molecular markers along with phylogeny.
First Name:
Varsha Vilasrao Nimbalkar
Highest degree:
Ph.D.
Year obtained:
2019
Applicant Status:
Early-career researcher (PhD obtained within last three years)
India
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Nimbalkar V. V., Tambde, G. M. Prabhukumar M. and M. M. Sardesai (2018). Neotypification of Abutilon neelgerrense (Malvaceae). Rheedea 28(2): 100-101. doi: 10.22244/rheedea.2018.28.2.19
Nimbalkar V. V., Nandikar M. D. and M. M. Sardesai (2019). Revisiting taxonomy of Abutilon australiense (Malvaceae), a little known species of peninsular India. Phytotaxa 413(3): 251-256. doi: 10.11646/phytotaxa.413.3.6 IF- 1.2
Nimbalkar V. V., Arun Prasanth R. and M. M. Sardesai (2019). Rediscovery of Abutilon neelgerrense var. fischeri T. K. Paul & M. P. Nayar (Malvaceae) after a century from South India. Journal of Threatened Taxa 11(10): 14388-14390. doi: 10.11609/jot.4598.11.10.14388-14390
Nimbalkar V. V. and M. M. Sardesai. (2020): First authentic record of Abutilon ramosum (Family Malvaceae) from Maharashtra, India. Journal of Bombay Natural History Society 117. doi: 10.17087/jbnhs/2020/v117/132078
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
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Budget (USD):
1990
Department of Botany, Savitribai Phule Pune University
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