Research Grants
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Taxonomic revision of the genus Sambucus (Viburnaceae) in East Africa
Project summary:
The genus Sambucus belongs to the family Viburnaceae, and encompasses a morphologically diverse group of plants that have always been confounded by taxonomists due to difficulties in their taxonomic delimitation. Phenotypic and genotypic variations within Sambucus species causes complications in detecting species boundaries. Although, previous researches on taxonomic status and molecular studies have been conducted in this genus, the taxonomic knowledge regarding the species found in East Africa are scarce.
First Name:
Emmanuel Nyongesa Waswa
Highest degree:
Masters
Year obtained:
2022
Applicant Status:
Current student
Kenya
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Ethnobotany, phytochemistry, pharmacology, and toxicology of the genus Sambucus L.(Viburnaceae)
Understanding the Taxonomic Complexes and Species Delimitation within Sambucus L. (Viburnaceae)
Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry, and Pharmacological Properties of the Genus Blechnum—A Narrative Review
Analysis of the complete plastomes of 31 Species of Hoya group: Insights into their comparative genomics and phylogenetic relationships
Applicant Details
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Previous publications
Budget (USD):
2000
Wuhan Botanical Garden, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences.
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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