Research Grants
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A Taxonomic synopsis of Curcuma subgenus Curcuma L. (Zingiberaceae) in Continental Southeast Asia
Project summary:
This project delivers the first regionally integrated taxonomic synopsis of Curcuma subgen. Curcuma in continental Southeast Asia. Through critical examination of type material and herbarium collections, it clarifies species boundaries, stabilizes nomenclature, documents distributions, and provides preliminary conservation assessments for a biodiversity-rich but taxonomically confused plant group.
First Name:
Thawatphong
Highest degree:
Bachelor of Fine and Applied Arts
Year obtained:
9
Applicant Status:
Current student
Thailand
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Saensouk, P., Saensouk, S., Tuan, N.H., Sy, V.V., Taesuk, N., Nguyen, D.D., Phimpha, S., Boonma, T. 2026. A new species and three new records of Curcuma subgenus Curcuma (Zingiberaceae) for Vietnam with notes on their traditional utilization and conservation status. Taiwania 71(1): 83–100.
Saensouk, P., Saensouk, S., Chanthavongsa, K., Sengthong, A., Phengmala, K., Maknoi, C., Rakarcha, S., Boonma, T. 2025. Seven New Records of Curcuma L. (Zingiberaceae) for the Flora of Laos: Implications for Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Horticulture. Horticulturae 11(7), 720.
Saensouk, P., Saensouk, S., Maknoi, C., Setyawan, A.D., Boonma, T. 2024. A horticultural gem unveiled: Curcuma peninsularis sp. nov. (Zingiberaceae), a new species from Peninsular Thailand, previously misidentified as Curcuma aurantiaca Zijp. Horticulturae 10(9), 950.
Boonma, T. 2023. Curcuma suraponii sp. nov. (Zingiberaceae), a new species of Curcuma subgen. Curcuma from Thailand. Biodiversitas 24(9), 4885–4895.
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
Walai Rukhavej Botanical Research Institute, Mahasarakham University, Thailand
Affiliation:
Grant Assessment
Last Name:
Boonma
No
Has the applicant applied for an IAPT Research Grant previously?
Year of previous application:
0