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Resolving species delimitation in Parasopubia (Orobanchaceae) by integrating morphological and molecular data
Project summary:
The genus Parasopubia (Orobanchaceae) comprises 4 species and 1 variety all over the world. Since this genus shows considerable morphological variation, species delimitation of this genus can only be resolved by comparing morphological and molecular data. If IAPT grant is awarded, I will be able to complete molecular studies and will be able to provide a stable classification for this genus by collaborating with Dr. Gerald M. Schneeweiss (specialist on molecular phylogenetics in Orobanchaceae).
First Name:
DIVYA K. VENUGOPAL
Highest degree:
MSc Botany
Year obtained:
2016
Applicant Status:
Current student
India
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
A new species of Parasopubia (Orobanchaceae) from the southern Western Ghats, India. Divya Korappara Venugopal, Santhosh Nampy, Ayilliath Kuttiyeri Pradeep, Dani Francis, Vishnu Mohan & Syam Radh Sasi. Anales del Jardin Botanico de Madrid 78(1): e106, 2021.
Asyneuma cupulare, a new species of Campanulaceae from southern Western Ghats, India and lectotypification of Campanula fulgens (Asyneuma fulgens). Divya K. Venugopal, Santhosh Nampy, Vishnu Mohan and Dani Francis. Nordic Journal of Botany 39(1):1‒7, 2021.
New record of Iochroma arborescens (Solanaceae) for India, a potential invasive plant from America with notes on its typification. Santhosh Nampy, Divya K. Venugopal, Dani Francis & Vishnu Mohan Rheedea 29(3): 222–226, 2019
Notes on taxonomic Identity and typification of Fagraea coromandelina (Gentianaceae).Divya K. Venugopal, Dani Francis, Vishnu Mohan & Santhosh Nampy. Phytotaxa 360 (3): 292-295, 2018.
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Budget (USD):
2000
St. Thomas College, Thrissur, Kerala, India
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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