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Systematic studies of the genus Begonia L. (Begoniaceae) in Bhutan Himalaya: molecular phylogeny, biogeography, and taxonomic revision.

Project summary:

The rugged mountain terrain of Bhutan, which has a wide range of altitudes, provides suitable habitats for Begonia species to grow and diversify. Despite Grierson's historic account in 1991, the diversity of the genus in Bhutan is still not fully explored, with many species awaiting discovery. Phylogenetic studies have not been attempted in Begonia taxonomy in Bhutan, which is primarily based on physical morphology. Because of the challenging taxonomy due to the large number of species and poor preservation of morphological features in specimens, the classification of species through DNA analy

First Name:

Phub Gyeltshen

gyeltshenforest@gmail.com

Highest degree:

Diploma

Year obtained:

2013

Applicant Status:

Current student

Bhutan

Flowering plants

Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):

Gyeltshen, P., Hughes, M., Zangpo, P., & Jamtsho, S., Phuntsho, T., Choden, T., La, C., & Wangchuk, T. (2022). One new Species and Four New Records of Begonia (Begoniaceae) from Bhutan. Edinburgh Journal of Botany, 1922: 1–18.

Gyeltshen, P., Hughes, M., & Jamtsho, S. (2021). A new species of Begonia sect. Diploclinium, Begonia bhutanensis, from Bhutan. Gardens’ Bulletin Singapore, 73(2), 469–474.

Gyeltshen, P., & Jamtsho, S. (2021). New distribution records of two Begonias to the flora of Bhutan. Journal of Threatened Taxa, 13(11), 19626–19631.

Gyeltshen, P., Jamtsho, S., Wangchuk, S., & Subba, D.B. (2021). Begonia flaviflora Hara (Begoniaceae): a new record to the flora of Bhutan. Journal of Threatened Taxa, 13(3), 18050–18053.

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Budget (USD):

2000

College of Natural Resources, Lobesa, Punakha

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Scoring Rubric

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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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