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Delimiting species in the socioeconomically important Cochlospermum spp. (Bixaceae) in Benin.
Project summary:
In Benin, though Cochlospermum tinctorium and C. planchonii are formally known, the undefined systematic position of their closely related hybrid species, C. intermedium, causes a critical scientific gap. This project will assess the taxonomic boundaries in the genus Cochlospermum, essential for efficient conservation in Benin.
First Name:
FAVI Gnimansou Abraham
Highest degree:
PhD in Botany and Plant Ecology
Year obtained:
2022
Applicant Status:
Early-career researcher (PhD obtained within last three years)
Bénin
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Favi GA, Dassou GH, Djidohokpin D, Ouachinou JM-AS, Kpétikou CG, Gbedolo E, et al. 2022. The resource availability hypothesis (RAH) and cross-cultural patterns: which one explains West African Cochlospermum species’ uses in Benin? Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine. 18(1):56. doi:10.1186/s13002-022-00555-3.
Favi GA, Dassou GH, Agoundé G, Ouachinou JM-AS, Djidohokpin D, Adomou AC, et al. 2021. Current and future distribution pattern of Cochlospermum planchonii and Cochlospermum tinctorium in Benin (West Africa), in response to climate change scenario. Model. Earth Syst. Environ. 1–14. doi:10.1007/s40808-021-01109-4.
Favi GA, Dassou GH, Adomou AC, Fandohan AB, Sogbohossou EOD, Yedomonhan H, et al. 2021. Cochlospermum planchonii Hook.f. ex Planch. and Cochlospermum tinctorium Perrier ex A. Rich.: extent of knowledge and prospects for sustainable use in West Africa. Genet Resour Crop Evol. 68(1):25–44. doi:10.1007/s10722-020-01062-8.
Sinsin BA, Dassou GH, Azihou F, Adomou AC, Yedomonhan H, Ouachinou JM-AS, Favi GA, Djidohokpin D, Dansi M, Anagonou A, Adohou S, Agbani OP. 2022. Updating taxonomic diversity based on recent phylogenetic data and biological and phytogeographical species spectra of the Flora of Benin. Plant Ecology and Evolution. Under review
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):
1974
National Herbarium of Benin, University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin
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