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Molecular Systematics of the endemic species of Gracilaria along the Southeast coast of India

Project summary:

The present study will be the first comprehensive molecular analysis of the endemic Gracilaria species of the Southeast coast of India

First Name:

SELVAVINAYAGAM Karuppaiah Thirumalainayagam

Highest degree:

M.Phil

Year obtained:

2020

Applicant Status:

Current student

India

Algae

Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):

K.T.Selvavinayagam and K. Dharmar ( 2019) A Survey on Marine Macroalgae along the coast of Sudukattanpatti, Rameswaram Island. Journal of Emerging technology and Innovative Resaerch. 6 ( 3) , 418-430

K.T.Selvavinayagam and K. Dharmar ( 2018) Screening of Gracilaria canaliculata as seed stock based on physico-chemical properties of agar for cultivation. Indian Journal of Geo Marine Sciences 47 ( 10) 2110-2116

K.T.Selvavinayagam and K. Dharmar ( 2017) Selection of Potential method for Cultivation and Seed stock maintenance of Kappaphycus alvarezii at North East Monsoon in South East Coast of India. J. Appl. Phycol 29 ( 1) 359-370

C.Periyasamy, P.V.Subba Rao, K.T.Selvavinayagam and P.Anantharamam ( 2017) Feasibility of seaweed cultivation at new locations in the coastal waters of Tamil Nadu. Seaweed Res Util. 39 ( 1) 28-38

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

  • 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):

1987

Pasumpon Thiru Muthuramalinga Thevar Memorial College, (Affiliated to Alagappa Univeristy, Karaikudi, India), Kamuthi, Ramanathapuram Dist-623604, Tamilnadu, India.

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