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Taxonomic delimitation of hemicryptophytic Dalechampia L. (Euphorbiaceae) in the Brazilian Cerrado

Project summary:

This project resolves long-standing taxonomic uncertainty in hemicryptophytic Dalechampia of the Brazilian Cerrado, a group of fire-adapted, ground-bud species with poorly defined boundaries. By integrating morphology, herbarium revision, fieldwork, and phylogenomics, it stabilizes species delimitation, nomenclature, and identification in a threatened biodiversity hotspot.

First Name:

Luiza

luizabrigato@usp.br

Highest degree:

Master degree

Year obtained:

2024

Applicant Status:

Current student

Brazil

Flowering plants

Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):

Brigato, L.O., Carneiro-Torres, D.S., Cordeiro, I. & Silva, O.L.M.D. (2025) Dalechampia nivea (Euphorbiaceae), a new species from Brazil. Phytotaxa 701 (3): 271–278. https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.701.3.5

Brigato, L.O., Carneiro-Torres, D.S., Cordeiro, I., & Silva, O.L.M. (2025). Flora of Bahia: Dalechampia (Euphorbiaceae). SITIENTIBUS série Ciências Biológicas, 25. https://doi.org/10.13102/scb11757

Brigato, L.O., Pereira-Silva, R.A., Mendes, J.C.R., Carneiro-Torres, D.S., Melo, A.L.D., Cordeiro, I. & Silva, O.L.M.D. (2024) The identity of Dalechampia subintegra (Euphorbiaceae): synonyms and geographic distribution. Phytotaxa 665 (1): 81–84. https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.665.1.10

Brigato, L.O.; Carneiro-Torres, D.S. ; Cordeiro, I.; Hayashi, A.H. ; Silva, O.L.M. Arquitetura foliar em Dalechampia L. (Euphorbiaceae) para o Estado da Bahia, Brasil. 2025. (Presentation/Congress).

Applicant Details

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Previous publications

Budget (USD):

2000

University of São Paulo

Affiliation:

Grant Assessment

Last Name:

Brigato

Yes, but it was unsuccessful

Has the applicant applied for an IAPT Research Grant previously?

2025

Year of previous application:

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

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