Research Grants
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Uncovering cryptic diversity in the Spermacoceae clade (Rubiaceae) by using integrative taxonomic
tools within the Mitracarpus baturitensis complex
Project summary:
This project applies integrative taxonomy to resolve the Mitracarpus baturitensis complex, a lineage disjointly distributed across Brazilian inselbergs. By combining population genetics, morphometrics analysis, and biogeographical investigations, I aim to test species boundaries, revealing cryptic diversity and providing data for the conservation of the complex Spermacoceae clade.
First Name:
Luís
Highest degree:
Master's degree
Year obtained:
2024
Applicant Status:
Current student
Brasil
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Nepomuceno A, Portela LHX & Souza EB (2024) Rubiaceae de uma área de transição entre Carnaubal e Caatinga s.s., estado do Ceará, Brasil. Paubrasilia 7: e125.
Souza EB, Nuñez-Florentín M, Nepomuceno A, Portela LHX, Santos FAR & Zappi DC (2023) Small structure, big significance: seed morphology of South American species of Mitracarpus (Rubiaceae - Spermacoceae). In: Programme and Abstracts - VIII International Rubiaceae and Gentianales Conference.
Corrientes: Instituto de Botánica del Nordeste (IBONE), p. 23.
Nepomuceno A, Portela LHX, Silva SB, Miguel LM & Souza EB (2023) The tribe Spermacoceae (Rubiaceae) in the State of Ceará, northeastern Brazil. In: Programme and Abstracts - VIII International Rubiaceae and Gentianales Conference. Corrientes: Instituto de Botánica del Nordeste (IBONE), p. 16.
Portela LHX, Sousa MLA, Silva SB, Farias ATA, Nascimento JBS, Nepomuceno IV & Souza EB (2024) A phytogeographical approach to the savanna formations of the Ceará state, Brazil: beta diversity patterns and conservation perspectives. William Morris Davis - Revista de Geomorfologia 5: 203–224.
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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Target organism/s:
Previous publications
Budget (USD):
1999
Instituto de Pesquisas Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro (JBRJ)
Affiliation:
Grant Assessment
Last Name:
Portela
No
Has the applicant applied for an IAPT Research Grant previously?
Year of previous application:
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