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Extinction risk assessment of ferns based on gametophyte and sporophyte data: a case study from southern Vietnam

Project summary:

Ferns play key roles in forest ecosystems, yet their gametophytes are often overlooked in biodiversity surveys and extinction risk assessments. This project examines fern gametophytes at two sites in southern Vietnam and integrates these data into IUCN assessments, revealing hidden fern biodiversity and strengthening conservation understanding.

First Name:

Nguyen Khanh Trinh

nktram@utu.fi

Highest degree:

Master of Science

Year obtained:

2024

Applicant Status:

Other

Finland

Ferns and fern allies

Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):

Chen, C.W., Hsu, T.C., Chao, Y.S., Lu, P.F., Li, C.W., Tram, N.K.T., ... & Parris, B. (2020). A newly recorded genus and twelve newly recorded species of ferns for Vietnam from Lang Biang Plateau. Phytotaxa, 443(2), 121–143. DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.443.2.1

Tram, N.K.T., Vo, L.D.H, Vo, T.P.G. & Diep, T.M.H. (2024). Asplenium pellucidum Lam. (Aspleniaceae), a new record for pterdioflora of Vietnam. Rừng và Môi trường, 120, 37–41 [in Vietnamese].

Hoang, V., Tram, N.K.T., Vo, T.P.G. & Nguyen, T.T.T. (2020). The chemical composition of essential oil from the fern Macrothelypteris torresiana (Gaudich.) Ching (Thelypteridaceae) in Lang Bian mountain, Lam Dong province. Rừng và môi trường, 104, 19–23 [In Vietnamese].

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Applicant Details

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Previous publications

Budget (USD):

1996

University of Turku

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Grant Assessment

Last Name:

Tram

Yes, but it was unsuccessful

Has the applicant applied for an IAPT Research Grant previously?

2025

Year of previous application:

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

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