Research Grants
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Insights into the taxonomy and conservation of Xylopia africana (Annonaceae) and its presence in Nigeria
Project summary:
Xylopia Africana (Benth.) Oliv. belongs to the family Annonaceae and has significant medicinal uses. The species has a narrow distribution range and is largely unknown by local people in Nigeria. Therefore, it is important to reassess the distribution of the species and collect voucher specimens for further taxonomic identification of this vulnerable species. The broad aim of this work is to explore the distribution, conservation status, and improve the taxonomic identification of X. africana in Nigeria
First Name:
Oyetola Oyebanji
Highest degree:
dr. of Philosophy
Year obtained:
2021
Applicant Status:
Early-career researcher (PhD obtained within last three years)
Nigeria
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Oyebanji, O. O., Rong Zhang, Si -Yun Chen, and Ting-Shuang Yi (2020). New insights into the plastome evolution of the Millettioid/Phaseoloid Clade (Papilionoideae, Leguminosae). Frontiers in Plant Science, 11: 151.doi: 10.3389/fpls.2020.00151
Oyebanji, O. O., Salako, G., Nneji L. M., Oladipo, S.O., Bolarinwa, K. A., Chukwuma E. C., Ayoola, A. O., Olagunju, T. E., Ighodalo, D. J., and Nneji, I. C. (2021). Impact of climate change on the spatial distribution of endemic legume species of the Guineo-Congolian forest, Africa. Ecological Indicators 122: 107282, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolind.2020.107282
Oyebanji, O.O., Chukwuma, E.C., Bolarinwa, K.A. et al. (2020). Re-evaluation of the phylogenetic relationships and species delimitation of two closely related families (Lamiaceae and Verbenaceae) using two DNA barcode markers. Journal of Biosciences 45: 96. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12038-020-00061-2
Oyebanji, O. O., Bolarinwa, K.A., and Olowokudejo, J. D. (2020). Diversity and distribution patterns of aquatic macrophytes in selected ecosystems of south western Nigeria. African Journal of Ecology. 00: 1– 13. https://doi.org/10.1111/aje.12717
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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Previous publications
Budget (USD):
1925
Kunming Institute of Botany, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Yunnan, China
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