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Phylogenetic, biogeographic and morphometric studies in the Geminata clade of Solanum L. (Solanaceae)

Project summary:

This project aims to stablish phyolegentic relationships and infer the biogeographic history of species of the Geminata clade of Solanum as well as to refine the taxonomy of some troublesome species using morphometry.

First Name:

Juan David Tovar Duran

judato89@gmail.com

Highest degree:

Master of science

Year obtained:

2019

Applicant Status:

Current student

Brazil

Flowering plants

Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):

Tovar J.D., André T, Whalert G, Bohs L, Giacomin L. 2021. Phylogenetics and historical biogeography of Solanum section Brevantherum (Solanaceae). Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution. In press.

Tovar J.D., Giacomin L. 2019. “Exploring the spectral variation in Solanum section Brevantherum Seithe (Solanaceae)”. X Colombian Congress of Botany. University of Amazonas. Florencia- Colombia. 18-22 August 2019.

Tovar J.D., Benitez C. Orejuela A. 2017. “El género Melananthus en Colombia”. IX Colombian Congress of Botany. Pedagogical and Technological University of Colombia. Tunja, Colombia. 30 July-3 August 2017.

Tovar J.D. “Sinopsis de la Familia Solanaceae en los departamentos de Caldas, Quindío y Risaralda”. 2014. III Regional Symposium of Biology. University of Quindío. Armenia, Colombia. 14-16 May 2014.

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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Applicant's CV

Budget (USD):

1860

UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO OESTE DO PARA

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