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Illustrated identification key: An interactive tool to genus Struthanthus Mart. (Loranthaceae) in Mexico

Project summary:

Struthanthus is a complex genus that lacks comprehensive taxonomic treatment, resulting in uncertainty regarding the number of taxa. In Mexico, there are an estimated 20 species. My research will involve traveling to western and southeastern Mexico, where the highest diversity of species can be found. I will collect, study, and document the Struthanthus species present in the country. Based on the research data, I will create an illustrated key and plates for each species of genus in Mexico. This resource will help identify, enhance understanding and appreciation of this group of mistletoes.

First Name:

MARIA GUADALUPE MALDONADO BORJA

mald.borja@gmail.com

Highest degree:

Bachelor of Biology

Year obtained:

2021

Applicant Status:

Current student

Mexico

Flowering plants

Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):

Maldonado-Borja MG, Miguel-Vázquez MI, Espejo-Serna A, Cerros-Tlatilpa R. 2024. Reinstatement of Struthanthus venetus (Loranthaceae): an endemic species of central Mexico. PhytoKeys 249: 75-94. https://doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.249.127215

Maldonado-Borja MG, Cerros-Tlatilpa R, Galván-González LG.2023. A new species of Struthanthus Mart. (Loranthaceae) from Oaxaca, Mexico. PhytoKeys 225: 69-81. https://doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.225.101238

Miguel-Vázquez, MI, López de Olmos-Reyes, YS, Maldonado-Borja, MG y Cerros-Tlatilpa, R. 2023. Insights on the distribution of Struthanthus palmeri Kuijt (Loranthaceae), the northernmost species of the genus, Western North American Naturalist 83(2): 1309-1315. https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/wnan/vol83/iss2/15

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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

Applicant Details

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Budget (USD):

2000

Universidad Autonoma del Estado de Morelos

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