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Systematics, Evolution, and Biogeography of Ouratea Aubl. (Ochnoideae – Ochnaceae)

Project summary:

This proposal mainly aims to provide better-quality data to produce a taxonomic synopsis for Ouratea Aubl., provide a new phylogeny, the evolution of morphological traits study for the genus, and a natural infrageneric classification, containing the characterization and list of species from each recognized lineage.

First Name:

Lara Serpa Jaegge Deccache

larasjdeccache@gmail.com

Highest degree:

Masters

Year obtained:

2023

Applicant Status:

Current student

Brazil

Flowering plants

Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):

Teixeira LJ, Araújo MDF, Deccache LSJ & Fraga CN (2023) A
verdadeira identidade de Ouratea crassinervia Engl. (Ochnaceae).
73º Congresso Nacional de Botânica, 2023, Belém, Brazil. Sociedade Brasileira de Botânica. - Abstract published in the annals of the congress.

Deccache LSJ, Lima HC & Fraga CN (2024) Nomenclatural
revision, typification, and updated checklist of extra-Amazonian
Tachigali (Leguminosae - Caesalpinioideae). Accepted/In press for publication on Plant Ecology and
Evolution

Bochorny, T.; Lobão, A.Q.; Castello, A.C.D.; Araújo, A.G.A.; Amorim,
A.M.; Costa, A.F.; Peixoto, A.L.; Sakuragui, C.M.; Dalastra, C.H.;
Zavatin, D.A.; Gonzaga, D.R.; Ramos, E.; Jacques, E.L.; Guimaraes, E.F.;
Lirio, E.J.; Negreiros, F.F.; Marcusso, G.M.; Sommer, G.V.; Queiroz,
G.A.; Lima, H.C.; Azevedo, I.H.F.; Braga, J.; Baumgratz, J.F.; Sylvestre,
L.S.; Deccache, L.S.J.; Giacomin, L.L.; Pederneiras, L.C.; Barbosa, L.G.;
Marinho, L.C.; Souza, M.C.; Nadruz, M.N.C.; Morim, M.P.; Bovini,
M.G.; Kaehler, M.; Barros, N.; Marques, O.L.; Viana, P.L.; Vinicius-Silva,
R.; Silva Neto, S.J.; Carrijo, T.T. & Forzza, R.C. 2023. Lista de espécies
de plantas vasculares da Reserva Biológica do Tinguá. Rio de Janeiro:
Instituto de Pesquisas Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro, 2023 (Catálogo
de Plantas das Unidades de Conservação do Brasil). https://catalogo-ucs-brasil.jbrj.gov.br/descr_areas.php?area=RebioTingua

Waga, I.M.; Marques, H.O.; Barbosa, M.; Biral, L.; Bochorny, T.;
Borges, R.L.; Bovini, M.; Deccache, L.S.J.; Fernandes, T.; Filardi, F.LR.;
Fraga, C.N.; Fraga, F.R.M.; Gomes, M.; Guimarães, E.F.; Kaehler, M.;
Lima, H.C.; Lima, L.V.; Lirio, E.J.; Lopes, J.C.; Marquete, R.; Moraes,
P.L.R.; Myrnssen, C.; Ogasawara, H.A.; Roque, N.; Saleme, F.; Shimizu,
G.; Silva, I.C.C.; Silva, O. L.M. & Verdi, M. 2023. Lista de espécies de
plantas vasculares do Parque Estadual da Serra da Concórdia 2023
(Catálogo de Plantas das Unidades de Conservação do Brasil).
https://catalogo-ucs-brasil.jbrj.gov.br/descr_areas.php?area=Concordia

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

Applicant Details

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Previous publications

Budget (USD):

2000

Escola Nacional de Botânica Tropical, Instituto de Pesquisas Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro

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