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A revision of the tribe Burasaieae (Menispermaceae) in Brazil

Project summary:

Burasaieae Endl. is one of the largest tribes of the Menispermaceae family, with distribution in South and Central America, Africa, Indomalaysia, and Asia. It is composed of 24 genera and approximately 139 species, characterized by anatropous ovules, compressed endocarps, navicular seeds, and drupes with a stylar scar. In Brazil, the tribe is represented by three endemic genera, with great diversity, particularly Disciphania and Odontocarya. Despite advancements, classification and taxonomic delimitation still face challenges due to morphological complexity and the scarcity of samples. This pr

First Name:

Pablo Fernando Feliz Moreira

pablofernandofm@gmail.com

Highest degree:

Master of science

Year obtained:

2024

Applicant Status:

Current student

Brasil

Flowering plants

Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):

Feliz, Pablo Fernando et al. First records of Curarea (Menispermaceae) in Southeastern Brazil. KEW BULLETIN (ONLINE). v.77, p.513 - 519, 2022.

Feliz, Pablo Fernando et al. A new species of Abuta (Menispermaceae) from the Brazilian Atlantic Forest. Phytotaxa (on-line). v.556, p.193 - 200, 2022.

Feliz, Pablo Fernando et al. On the typification of Cocculus platiphyllus and synonymization of Cocculus platiphyllus var. ildefonsianus with Curarea crassa (Menispermaceae). Phytotaxa (on-line). v.647, p.294 - 298, 2024.

Toledo, Cássio A. P.; Souza, Lukas R.; Diniz, Adriana P.; Feliz, Pablo et al. Novelties to the vascular Flora of the Ibitipoca Mountains, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Biota Neotropica. v.24, p.2/ e20231560, 2 - 30, 2024.

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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Budget (USD):

2000

Instituto de Pesquisas Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro

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