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Systematics of Rhipidoglossum Schltr. (Orchidaceae: Vandeae: Angraecinae)

Project summary:

Rhipidoglossum is an Afrotropical angraecoid orchid (Angraecinae, Orchidaceae) genus. Studies questioned its circumscription, highlighting the importance of an up-to-date systematic approach to understand species diversity, phylogeny, and biogeography. The main objective of this project is to advance our understanding of the systematics of the orchid genus Rhipidoglossum in Tropical Africa, using an integrative approach, combining a review of herbaria collections and molecular phylogenetics.

First Name:

Arthur Macedo Rocha

arthur.macedo.rocha@hotmail.com

Highest degree:

Master of Science

Year obtained:

2022

Applicant Status:

Current student

Portugal

Flowering plants

Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):

Macedo, A., Pessoa, E. & Alves, M. 2022. Synopsis of Loganiaceae in Pernambuco, Brazil. Rodriguesia: e01572020. DOI: 10.1590/2175-7860202273053.

Macedo, A. & Buril, M.T. 2021. Typifications in Spigelia (Loganiaceae) from Central and South America. Nordic Journal of Botany: e03233. DOI: 10.1111/njb03233.

Macedo, A., Silva, C.A.P, Pessoa, E. & Alves, M. 2020. Flora of the Usina São José, Igarassu, Pernambuco State, Brazil: Acanthaceae, Gesneriaceae and Loganiaceae. Hoehnea 47: p. e252019. DOI: 10.1590/2236-8906- 25/2019.

Macedo, A., Pessoa, E. & Alves, M. 2019. A new species of Spigelia L. sect. Graciles (Loganiaceae) from northeastern Brazil. Phytotaxa 404: 146–154. DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.404.4.3.

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

Applicant Details

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Previous publications

Budget (USD):

1950

Botanic Garden of the University of Coimbra, Portugal, and National Museum of Rio de Janeiro - UFRJ, Brazil

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