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The interplay of morphology and hybridization on the taxonomy and applied uses of the Southern South American wild potatoes (Solanum sect. Petota ser. Commersoniana, Solanaceae)
Project summary:
Is Solanum malmeanum a species, an infraspecies conspecific with S. commersonii or a hybrid of the later with S. chacoense? To elucidate these long-lasting questions, morphometrics and reproduction behavior will be combined with genomics. Then artificial and putative natural hybrids will be assessed with the same tools and compared.
First Name:
Rodrigo Nicolao
Highest degree:
Master in Agronomy, with emphasis on Plant Breeding (Ph.D. in Agronomy, with emphasis on Plant Breeding in progress)
Year obtained:
2021
Applicant Status:
Current student
Brazil
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Bashir, I., Nicolao, R., Heiden, G. 2021. Wild Potatoes: A Genetic Reservoir for Potato Breeding. In: Azhar, M.T., Wani, S. Wild Germplasm for Genetic Improvement in Crop Plants. 1 ed. Massachusetts: Elsevier 1:215-240.
Nicolao, R.; Castro, C.M., Heiden, G. 2021. Breeding system of Solanum malmeanum: pathways to unlock the barriers of a wild relative to broaden the potato crop genetic basis. Botany 2021. <https://2021.botanyconference.org/engine/search/index.php?func=detail&aid=615>.
Nicolao, R.; Castro, C.M., Heiden, G. 2021. Solanum malmeanum, a wild relative for potato breeding. Botany 2021. <https://2021.botanyconference.org/engine/search/index.php?func=detail&aid=558>.
Nicolao, R. Solanum malmeanum, a promising wild relative for potato breeding. Dissertação (Mestrado em Agronomia – Fitomelhoramento) – Universidade Federal de Pelotas (UFPel). Pelotas, RS, p.123. 2021.
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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Budget (USD):
2000
Universidade Federal de Pelotas
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