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Research Grants

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Critical study of Indian Ixora L. (Rubiaceae) at K, BM, and E to support an ongoing taxonomic revision

Project summary:

The proposed visit aims to examine type specimens, historical collections, and authenticated materials of Ixora housed at K, BM, and E, with emphasis on Indian and Southeast Asian taxa. This work is crucial for resolving long-standing taxonomic and nomenclatural ambiguities in the genus, particularly regarding species boundaries, synonymy, and the correct application of names.

First Name:

HARISHMA

Highest degree:

MSC

Year obtained:

2018

Applicant Status:

Current student

India

Flowering plants

Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):

Harishma K.H. & Santhosh Nampy 2024. Lectotypifications in Ixora L. (Rubiaceae). Adansonia ser 3, 47
(12): 251-257

Harishma K.H. & Santhosh Nampy 2024. Exploring the genus Ixora L. (Rubiaceae): Insights from Taxonomy, Classification and Molecular Phylogeny- A Comprehensive Overview. In: Santhosh Nampy, Pramod C., Manju C.N. & P. Sunojkumar (Eds.). Glimpses of Diversity: Fungi & Plants. Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy. ISBN: 81-901637-7-9

Sreekutty T.K., Harishma K.H., Krishnapriya M.P. & Santhosh Nampy 2023. Murdannia vaginata var.
glabrisepala (Commelinaceae): a new report for India inferred from morphological and molecular data.
Rheedea 33(2): 53-63

Harishma K. H., Vishnu Mohan & Santhosh Nampy 2022. Eriocaulon pandeyana (Eriocaulaceae), a new
species from southern Western Ghats, India. Phytotaxa 539 (3): 273-279

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

  • 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

Applicant Details

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Previous publications

Budget (USD):

2000

University of Calicut

Affiliation:

Grant Assessment

Last Name:

K H

Yes, but it was unsuccessful

Has the applicant applied for an IAPT Research Grant previously?

Year of previous application:

2025

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