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Evaluation of Morphological and genetic diversity in high altitude genus Aconitum from the Indian Himalayan region: A comparative study from Western and Eastern Himalayas
Project summary:
The project investigates morphological and genetic diversity in the high-altitude genus Aconitum across the Indian Himalayas. By comparing populations from the Western and Eastern Himalayas, it aims to identify region-specific adaptations, genetic variations, and phylogenetic relationships, providing insights into evolutionary processes, conservation strategies, and sustainable utilization of these medicinally important species.
First Name:
Dr Sumit Singh FLS, FRAS, FRGS
Highest degree:
PhD
Year obtained:
2022
Applicant Status:
Early-career researcher (PhD obtained within last three years)
India
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Sumit SIngh, Bikarma Singh and Bishander Singh (2018). New distribution records of the leopard plants Ligularia amplexicaulis DC. and Ligularia sibirica (L.) Cass. (Asteraceae) in the Indian Himalaya. Journal of Threatened Taxa 10(13):12854-12858.
Sumit Singh, O Surmal, MN Bhatt, B Singh, B Singh and CM Musarella (2021). Fragmented Forest Patches in Indian Himalaya Preserves Unique Components of Biodiversity: Investigation on Floristic and Phytoclimate of Unexplored Bani Valley. Sustainability. https://doi.org/10.3390/su13116063..
Sumit Singh, Sneha and B Singh (2021). Pyrrosia sarthalensis (Polypodiaceae)- A new species from Bani Valley, Kathua District, J&K. Phytotaxa (International, SCI). https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.522.3.8.
Sumit Singh and Taslima Sheikh (2021). Rediscovery of Popinjay, Stibochiona nicea (Gray, 1846) (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae: Nymphalinae) from Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, India. Revista Chilena de Entomologia (International, SCI). https://doi.org/10.35249/rche.47.3.21.07.
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
Applicant Details
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Previous publications
Budget (USD):
2000
CSIR-Northeast Institute of Science and Technology
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