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Research Grants

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Collaborative studies to achieve a phylogenetic framework for Medinilla, the second largest genus in Melastomataceae

Project summary:

We aim to infer a robust phylogenomic framework for Medinilla, one of the world's most taxonomically difficult genera. IAPT’s support for a research trip will link our knowledge and resources, thereby enabling mentorship specific to the methods and taxonomic group, access to specialized facilities, and unprecedented exploration of melastome evolution.

First Name:

J. Peter Quakenbush

j.peter.quakenbush@gmail.com

Highest degree:

MS Botany

Year obtained:

2017

Applicant Status:

Current student

USA

Flowering plants

Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):

Adorado, J.T., Meneses-Adorador, Z.D., & Quakenbush, J.P. Medinilla malabrigoi (Melastomataceae), a new species from forests over limestone in Samar Island, Philippines. Phytotaxa. 483 (2): 95-105. https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.483.2.2

Quakenbush, J.P. et al. Notes on the Medinilla (Melastomataceae) of Palawan, Philippines, Including Two New Species: M. simplicymosa and M. ultramaficola. Systematic Botany, 45(4): 862-872. https://doi.org/10.1600/036364420X16033962925376.

Cámara-Leret, R., et al. New Guinea has the world’s richest island flora. Nature 584: 579–583. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-020-2549-5.

Fernando, E.S., Quakenbush, J.P., Lillo, E.P., & Ong, P.S. Medinilla theresae (Melastomataceae), a new species from ultramafic soils in the Philippines. PhytoKeys 113: 145-155. https://doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.113.30027.

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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Previous publications

Budget (USD):

2000

Western Michigan University, Department of Biological Sciences

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