Research Grants
This page is used to provide your assessment scores for each application. Please use the rubric below the application details to enter your name, your scores, and any notes on the application.
Fungal Diversity and Molecular Phylogenetics of Mushrooms in the Sacred Groves of Neeliyar kottam Kavu and Poongottu Kavu, Kannur District, Kerala
Project summary:
This project explores the fungal diversity and molecular phylogenetics of mushrooms in the sacred groves of Neeliyar Kottam Kavu and Poongottu Kavu, Kannur District, Kerala. It aims to document mushroom species, analyze their genetic relationships using molecular markers, and highlight the ecological significance of these biodiversity-rich sacred groves.
First Name:
Arya C P
Highest degree:
PHD
Year obtained:
2024
Applicant Status:
Early-career researcher (PhD obtained within last three years)
India
Fungi
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Arya, C.P., Kumar, A.M., Pradeep, C.K. & Parra, L.A. (2022) Agaricus brunneodiscus, a new species of
Agaricus section Rarolentes from India. Phytotaxa 533 (4): 181–193.
https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.533.4.1
Arya, C.P. & Pradeep, C. K. (2022) A new species of Agaricus sect. Agaricus (Agaricaceae) from India.
Nordic Journal of Botany 2022(12): e03742. https://doi.org/
Arya, C.P. & Pradeep, C.K. (2024) Agaricus section Minores: New and noteworthy species from India.
Phytotaxa 634 (3): 255–273. https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.634.3.5
Senanayake, I.C, Rossi, W., Leonardi, M., Weir, A., McHugh, M., Rajeshkumar, K.C., Verma, R.K.,
Karunarathna, S.C., Arya, C.P., et al. (2023) Fungal diversity notes 1611–1716: taxonomic and phylogenetic
contributions on fungal genera and species emphasis in south China. Fungal Diversity: 122:161-403.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13225-023-00523-6
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
-
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
email:
Country:
Target organism/s:
Previous publications
Budget (USD):
2000
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TROPICAL BOTANIC GARDEN AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Affiliation:
Grant Assessment
Last Name:
Has the applicant applied for an IAPT Research Grant previously?
Year of previous application: