Research Grants
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Taxonomic revision and pollen morphology of Typhonium Schott (Araceae) in Mainland
Southeast Asia
Project summary:
This project focuses on the taxonomic revision of Typhonium Schott (Araceae) in Mainland Southeast Asia through fieldwork, herbarium specimen examination, and pollen morphology studies. It aims to provide species descriptions, identification keys, and distribution maps, assess conservation status, and explore pollen morphology to clarify species boundaries and study evolution.
First Name:
Khant Zaw Hein
Highest degree:
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Botany
Year obtained:
2023
Applicant Status:
Current student
Thailand
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
HEIN, K.Z., Prehsler, D., SAENSOUK, S., LOW, S.L. 2025. Hayarum mirispathum (Araceae — Aroideae): A new genus and species from Thailand. Taiwania 70(1): 65–74.
HEIN, K.Z., NAIVE, M.A.K., SAENSOUK, S. 2024. Taxonomic studies of Araceae in Myanmar VII: Two new species and three new records for the genus Typhonium. Taiwania 69(4): 537–544.
SAENSOUK, P., SAENSOUK, S., HEIN, K.Z., BOONMA, T., SENGTHONG, A., RAKARCHA, S., WARSENO, T. 2024. Studies on Typhonium (Araceae) of Thailand II: Typhonium fornicatum, a new species from Bueng Kan Province, Northeastern Thailand. Taiwania 69(4): 487–490.
SAENSOUK, P., SAENSOUK, S., HEIN, K.Z., BOONMA, T., SENGTHONG, A., RAKARCHA, S. 2024. Studies on Typhonium (Araceae) of Thailand I: Typhonium vinicolor, a new species from Khon Kaen Province, Northeastern Thailand. PhytoKeys 246: 189–195.
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
Walai Rukhavej Botanical Research Institute, Mahasarakham University, Thailand
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