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Unveiling the enigmatic world of Impatiens of Western Himalayas: Exploring diversity, endemism and phylogeny
Project summary:
The proposed study aims to rediscover little known endemic species of Impatiens of Western Himalayas that are only known by century old type specimens by explorations in their type localities. I will also use integrated taxonomic approach to understand their phylogenetic relationships and thus unveiling the enigmatic world of Impatiens of Western Himalayas.
First Name:
Ashutosh Sharma
Highest degree:
Masters Life Sciences (Plant Systematics by Research)
Year obtained:
2023
Applicant Status:
Current student
India
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Sharma, A., Adamowski, W., Naithani, H.B. & Begum, S.N. (2024) Rediscovery of rare steno-endemic Impatiens violoides Edgew. ex Hook.f. (Balsaminaceae) from Western Himalaya after 179 years of type collection. Phytotaxa. (Accepted on 26 February 2024)
Singh, H., Sharma, A., & Adamowski, W. (2022) Impatiens glauca Hook. f. et Thomson—A little known Himalayan species with augmented description and a new spurless variety. Phytotaxa 539,3: 280–286. DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.539.3.7
Sharma, A. & Adamowski, W. (2021) Are Impatiens tingens and I. scullyi the same species? http://dx.doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.17506.96967
Sharma, A., Singh, N. & Adamowski, W. (2019) Scully’s Balsam Impatiens scullyi Hook.f. (Balsaminaceae): a new record for India from Himachal Pradesh. Journal of Threatened Taxa 11,8: 14065-14070. DOI: 10.11609/jott.4823.11.8.14065-14070
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Budget (USD):
2000
The University of Trans-Disciplinary Health Sciences and Technology, Bengaluru, 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