Research Grants
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Discovering new ‘superfruits’: from taxonomy to phytochemistry of Brazilian Eugenia (Myrtaceae) fruits
Project summary:
This project aims to undertake the first evolutionary study of Eugenia L. (Myrtaceae) fruits including morphological and chemical traits. The project employs a multidisciplinary approach to take the first step in promoting potential use of unknown native and neglected Brazilian fruits as food sources.
First Name:
Karinne Sampaio Valdemarin
Highest degree:
Master in science
Year obtained:
2018
Applicant Status:
Current student
Brazil
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Valdemarin, K.S.; Giaretta, A., Sobral, M.; Souza, V.C.; Mazine, F.F. (2019) Two new species of Eugenia (Myrtaceae, Myrteae) with fused calyx from the Atlantic coastal forest, Brazil. Phytotaxa 403: 99–110.
Valdemarin, K.S.; Mazine, F.F.; Souza, V.C. (2019) Eugenia ochracea (Myrtaceae, Myrteae), a new species from Atlantic forest of Espírito Santo, Brazil. Brittonia 71: 318–324.
B F G - The Brazil Flora Group; Valdemarin, K. S. (2018) Brazilian Flora 2020: Innovation and collaboration to meet Target 1 of the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation (GSPC). Rodriguesia 69: 1513–1527.
Valdemarin, K.S.; Mazine, F.F. (2019) Pimenta in Flora do Brasil 2020 em construção. Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro. Available in: <http://floradobrasil.jbrj.gov.br/reflora/floradobrasil/FB10822>.
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):
1965
Universidade Estadual de Campinas
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