Research Grants
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Towards an infrageneric phylogenetic classification for the hyper-diverse genus Inocybe (Agaricales, Inocybaceae)
Project summary:
Inocybe is the most diverse genus of Inocybaceae. This project aims to target circumscription of the southern hemisphere Inocybe species and tropical groups, which are well sampled and available at TENN. This systematic revision based on phylogenetic data will help enable and encourage detection of novel diversity within each subclade.
First Name:
Hyppolite Lougbégnon Aignon
Highest degree:
PhD
Year obtained:
2021
Applicant Status:
Early-career researcher (PhD obtained within last three years)
Benin
Fungi
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Aïgnon HL, Fan Y-G, De Kesel A, Bahram M, Ryberg M, Yorou NS. 2023. A new species of Inosperma, and first record of I. afromelliolens (Inocybaceae, Fungi) from West Africa. PLOS ONE 18:e0290894.
Aïgnon HL, Jabeen S, Verbeken A, Matheny PB, Yorou NS, Ryberg M. 2022. Four new nodulose-spored species of Inocybe ( Agaricales ) from West Africa. Fungal Systematics and Evolution 10:1–18.
Aïgnon HL, Jabeen S, Naseer A, Yorou NS, Ryberg M. 2021. Three new species of Inosperma (Agaricales, Inocybaceae) from Tropical Africa. MycoKeys 77:97–116.
Aïgnon HL, Naseer A, Matheny BP, Yorou NS, Ryberg M. 2021. Mallocybe africana (Inocybaceae, Fungi), the first species of Mallocybe described from Africa. Phytotaxa 478:49–60.
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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Previous publications
Budget (USD):
2000
University of Parakou, Faculty of Agronomy, Department of Natural Resource management,
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