Research Grants
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Taxonomic study of the pantropical genus Polystachya (Orchidaceae) for the Biogeographic Amazon
Project summary:
Polystachya Hook. (Orchidaceae) is a predominantly epiphytic genus with recognized taxonomic complexity. It has been taxonomically revised twice, but the identity of the Amazonian species is still ambiguous and controversial, since they are cryptic species with recognized similarity. Thus, we aim to carry out a taxonomic study of the genus for the Biogeographic Amazon, combining morphological studies with morphometry. Contributing to the knowledge of the Amazonian flora, subsidizing future biogeographic and molecular studies with the taxon.
First Name:
Josélia Rozanny Vieira Pacheco
Highest degree:
Bachelor of Biological Sciences
Year obtained:
2022
Applicant Status:
Current student
Brazil
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Luz, A.L.S.; Costa, D.L.L.; Pacheco, J.R.V; Barberena, F.F.V.A. Orchidaceae in the state Pará, Braziliam Amazon: An update checklist reveals underestimated species richness. Acta Botanica Brasilica, 38: e20240011, 2024.
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Budget (USD):
2000
Universidade Federal Rural da Amazônia (UFRA)/Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi (MPEG)
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Scoring Rubric
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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