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Improvement in seed germination and establishment of tissue culture protocol of an indigenous medicinal plant(Foeniculum vulgare Mill.)

Project summary:

This research focuses on improving seed germination and establishing a tissue culture protocol for Foeniculum vulgare (fennel), an indigenous medicinal plant. The study aims to address seed dormancy issues, develop methods to overcome physiological dormancy, and propagate disease-free plants under controlled conditions, ensuring efficient production of medicinal compounds.

First Name:

Dr Naila Ali

naila.ali@imbb.uol.edu.pk

Highest degree:

PhD

Year obtained:

2021

Applicant Status:

Early-career researcher (PhD obtained within last three years)

Pakistan

Flowering plants

Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):

Ali, N.*, Afrasiab, H. and Anwar, S. (2017) Micropropagation and Acclimatization of European Varieties of Grapes (Vitis vinifera L). International Journal of Advances in Biology (IJAB). 4 (1/2/3):1-11.

Ali, N* and Afrasiab, H. (2012). Effect of TIBA and other plant growth regulators on callogenic response from different explants of Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L). International Journal of Agriculture and Biology. ISSN Print: 1560–8530; ISSN Online: 1814–9596.(IF 1.066, Y)

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Applicant Details

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Budget (USD):

1999

The University of Lahore

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Grant Assessment

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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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