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Diversity and conservation of the genus Ruellia (Acanthaceae) in Madagascar
Project summary:
Ruellia (Acanthaceae) is one of the least studied plant lineages in Madagascar. My Ph.D. research focusses on doing taxonomic revision, exploring evolutionary history of Ruellia in Madagascar. Visiting the Paris herbarium will enable me to conduct detailed morphological analyses and take precise measurements of type specimens essential for this work.
First Name:
Nomentsoa
Highest degree:
Master of Science (MSc)
Year obtained:
2019
Applicant Status:
Early-career researcher (PhD obtained within the last 12 months)
Madagascar
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Awan, A. J., and Aslam, M. S. 2014. Family Acanthaceae and genus Aphelandra: Ethnopharmacological and phytochemical review. International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 6(10): 44–55.
Onjalalaina, G. E. et Darbyshire, I. (2016). An endangered new species of Podorungia (Acanthaceae), with notes on the tribe Barlerieae in Madagascar. Kew. Bull. 71 (3) – 44 : 1 – 7
Phillipson, P.B., Andriamahefarivo, L., Callmander, M. W., Daniel, T. F., Darbyshire, I., Kiel, C. A., Letsara, R., McDade, L., et Tripp, E. (2022). Acanthaceae. In The new natural history of Madagascar (Edited by Goodman, S.M.), pp 789-799, Princeton University Press
Ralimanana, H., Allison, L.P., Smith, V.R., Borrell, J.S., Faurby,S., Rajaonah, M.T., Randriamboavonjy,T., Vorontsova, M.S., Cooke, S. C.R, Phelps, N.L., Sayol,F., Andela, N., Andermann ,T., Andriamanohera, A.M., Andriambololonera,S., Bachman,S.P., Bacon,C.D., Baker,W.J., Belluardo,F., Birkinshaw, C.,…, Antonelli, A. (2022). Madagascar's extraordinary biodiversity: Threats and opportunities. Science 378, adf1466.
Applicant Details
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Previous publications
Budget (USD):
1900
University of Antananarivo, Madagascar
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Grant Assessment
Last Name:
Randriamamonjy
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Has the applicant applied for an IAPT Research Grant previously?
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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