Research Grants
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A taxonomic revision of Witheringia (Physalideae, Solanaceae) in South America
Project summary:
This proposal focuses on a comprehensive taxonomic revision of the Witheringia genus in South America, particularly in Colombia and Ecuador. By integrating morphological and molecular data, it seeks to clarify species delimitations, resolve long-standing taxonomic challenges, and reveal previously unrecognized species, significantly enriching our understanding of this genus.
First Name:
Andres Orejuela
Highest degree:
PhD
Year obtained:
2021
Applicant Status:
Early-career researcher (PhD obtained within last three years)
Colombia
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Orejuela, A., Stacey D. Smith, S.D., Villanueva, B., and Deanna, R. 2023. A new species of Iochroma Benth. (Solanaceae) from the eastern Andes of Colombia. PhytoKeys 232: 133-144. https://doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.232.108474
Hilgenhof, R., Gagnon, E., Knapp, S., Aubriot, X., Tepe, E., Bohs, L., Giacomin, L., Gouvea, Y., Martine, C., Orejuela, A., Orozco Pardo, C. I., Peralta, I.E., Sarkinen, T. 2023. "Morphological trait evolution in Solanum (Solanaceae): Evolutionary lability of key taxonomic characters". Taxon v.72 fasc.4 p.1 - 37, DOI: 10.1002/tax.12990
Orejuela, A., Wahlert, G. A., Orozco, C. I., Barboza, G., & Bohs, L. 2017. Phylogeny of the tribes Juanulloeae and Solandreae (Solanaceae). Taxon, 66(2), 379-392. https://doi.org/10.12705/662.6
Orejuela, A., Villanueva, B., Orozco C.I., Knapp, K., Särkinen. T. 2022. Monograph of Doselia (Solanaceae), a new hemiepiphytic genus endemic to the northern Andes. Phytokeys 202: 73-96 10.3897/phytokeys.202.82101
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
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Budget (USD):
2000
Universidad de Cartagena
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