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Phylogeny and taxonomy of Gouania Jacq. (Gouaniae - Rhamnaceae) with an emphasis in South American species

Project summary:

The project aims to contribute to the understanding of the phylogenetic relationships between the genera of the tribe Gouanieae and the species of Gouania, to describe new species, and to present the most extensive taxonomic revision for the South American species of the genus, including dichotomous key, descriptions, plates, distribution maps and conservation status analysis for each species.

First Name:

Maurício Figueira

mauriciovirens@gmail.com

Highest degree:

Master of Science

Year obtained:

2014

Applicant Status:

Current student

Brazil

Flowering plants

Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):

Figueira, M. & Schindler, B. Rhamnidium riograndense (Rhamnaceae), a new species from southern Brazil. Phytotaxa (on-line), v. 510, p. 53-60, 2021. https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.510.1.5.

Figueira, M.; Schindler, B.; Jardim, J. G.; Barbosa, M.R.V. Rediscovery of Chiococca insularis (Ridley) C.M.Taylor & M.R.V.Barbosa (Rubiaceae), a species presumed extinct, on the island of Fernando de Noronha, Pernambuco, Brazil. Check List, Journal of Species List And Distribution, v. 16, p. 1407-1413, 2020. doi: 10.15560/16.5.1407.

Mendes, J. C. R.; Figueira, M.; Schindler, B.; Noronha, S. E.; Simon, M. F.; Salles, M. F.; Athie-Souza, S. M. Novelties in Phyllanthus (Phyllanthaceae) from the Brazilian Cerrado: new records of the rare species P. allemii. Phytotaxa (on-line), v. 538, p. 149-156, 2022. https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.538.2.7.

Schindler, B.; Essi, L.; Gonzatti, F.; Condack, J. P. S.; Figueira, M. Samambaias e Licófitas do Cerro da Pedra do Lagarto, Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. Iheringia Serie Botanica, v. 76, p. 1-15, 2021. https://doi.org/10.21826/2446-82312021v76e2021017.

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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Budget (USD):

1956

Universidade de Brasília

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