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Taxonomic revision and molecular phylogeny of the genera Pogostemon Desf. and Anisochilus Wall ex. Benth. s.s. of the family Lamiaceae in India.

Project summary:

Field exploration and extensive collection, analysis of species diversity, endemism, conservation status of Pogostemon Desf. and Anisochilus Wall ex. Benth. s.s. in India. To test the generic boundary and identify the monophyletic groups present in Indian Anisochilus Wall ex Benth. s.s. and Pogostemon Desf. by the molecular evidence. To investigate the interspecific relationships among and within species complexes using morphological and molecular data.

First Name:

SHINOJ KALATHUMMARATH

shinojsanu.ssk@gmail.com

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):

1. K. Shinoj & P. Sunojkumar (2018) , Anisochilus kanyakumariensis (Lamiaceae): a new species from the Western Ghats, India. Phytotaxa 333 (1): 099-107. (IF=1.38).

2. Shinoj, K. and Sunojkumar P., A checklist of the genus Pogostemon Desf. in Southern Western Ghats. South Indian Journal of Biological Sciences, 2016; 2(1); 46‐51.

4. Sunojkumar P., Sampathkumar V., Shinoj K., Prasad M.G. & Jayesh P. Joseph (2014) Notes on the distribution of two rare Pogostemon species (Lamiaceae) –in South India , International Journal of Plant Animal and Environmental Sciences.4 (3):674-675.

3. M. G. Prasad, K. P. Vimal, K. Shinoj & P. Sunojkumar (2014) First record of Vandellia diffusa (Linderniaceae) in Asia. Phytotaxa 163 (1): 054-057. (IF=1.38).

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

University of Calicut

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