Research Grants
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Phylogenomics of Eugenia sect. Umbellatae (Myrtaceae: Myrteae) in the Amazon: Systematics and Biogeography
Project summary:
This project focuses on Amazonian Eugenia species, particularly the Umbellatae section, aiming to improve phylogenetic understanding by sequencing the nuclear genome using Angiosperm-353 probes. It will refine biogeographic hypotheses, identify unique morphological traits, and enhance taxonomic research. The findings will contribute to biodiversity conservation and sustainable management in the Amazon.
First Name:
Gabriela Amorim
Highest degree:
M.S. in Plant Biology
Year obtained:
2021
Applicant Status:
Current student
Brazil
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Amorim G. Barbosa M.R.V Almeida Jr. E.B. & Thomas W.W. Taxonomic study of Myrtaceae in forest fragments in Amazonian Maranhão, Brazil. Phytotaxa (on-line), 568: 27-60, 2022.
Amorim G. & Almeida Jr. E.B. A família Myrtaceae nas restingas da Ilha do Maranhão, Brasil. Iheringia Serie Botanica, 76: e2021008-e2021008, 2021.
Duarte M.A.D., Sobral M. & Amorim G. Six new species of Eugenia (Myrtaceae) from Amazonian Brazil. Phytotaxa (on-line), 536: 197-212, 2022.
Tuler A.C., Sobral M. & Amorim G. Eugenia lavradensis (Myrtaceae), a new species from the Brazilian Amazon. Phytotaxa, 634: 179-182, 2024.
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):
1800
Federal University of Pernambuco
Affiliation:
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Year of previous application:
2024