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A phylogeny and new classification for Thymelaeoideae (Thymelaeaceae): A final resolution to the problem of polyphyly in Gnidia L.
Project summary:
The polyphyletic nature of the genus Gnidia posed a challenge to the taxonomists for a long time. But an inadequate sampling of Gnidia in the Thymelaeaceae phylogeny hindered a final resolution. The proposed research aims to resolve Gnidia's classification issues through comprehensive sampling and phylogenetic analysis integrating morphological data
First Name:
Oluwayemisi Dorcas Olaniyan
Highest degree:
PhD
Year obtained:
2022
Applicant Status:
Early-career researcher (PhD obtained within last three years)
South Africa
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Olaniyan, O. D., Boatwright, J. S., Magee, A. R., Manning, J. C., & Bank, M. (2024). Molecular support for transferring the tropical African species of Gnidia to Lasiosiphon (Thymelaeaceae: Thymelaeoideae) and a worldwide synopsis of the species. Journal of plant systematics and evolution (under review). [Preprint]. Research square. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-3910184/v1
Olaniyan, O. D., Boatwright, J. S., Magee, A. R., Manning, J. C., & van der Bank, M. (2023). A taxonomic revision of the Gnidia linearifolia (Wikstr.) B.Peterson group (Thymelaeaceae: Thymeleaoideae): an endemic group of the Cape Floristic Region. South African Journal of Botany, 163, 367–375
Olaniyan, O.D. (2021). Systematics of Thymelaeoideae (Thymelaeaceae) in southern Africa (Publication No. 29356354) [Doctoral dissertation, University of Johannesburg]. ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global.
Olaniyan, O. D., van der Bank, M., Boatwright, J. S., Magee, A. R., & Manning, J. C. (2020). A taxonomic revision of Englerodaphne Gilg (Thymelaeaceae: Thymelaeoideae). South African Journal of Botany, 130, 348–355
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
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Budget (USD):
2000
University of Johannesburg, South Africa
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