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Systematics of Neotropical beach-loving ringless Amanita sect. Vaginatae from Mexico
Project summary:
The Amanita sect. Vaginatae is the most diverse of the genus. Taxonomic studies using molecular data have led the discovery of new species in this group. In Mexico, only two Neotropical species have been described, 42 years ago. These are Amanita dunicola and Amanita yucatanensis, which grow on beaches and have so far only been recorded at the type locality. They may therefore be endemic species of the Yucatán Peninsula. These species could be at risk of extinction due to real estate and tourism development in their habitat, particularly deforestation. More information about them are required.
First Name:
Michael Oswaldo Uitzil Colli
Highest degree:
Master in Biosciences
Year obtained:
2022
Applicant Status:
Current student
Mexico
Fungi
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
De la Fuente J., J.P. Pinzón, L. Guzmán-Dávalos, M.O. Uitzil-Colli, D. Gohar, T. Lebel, M. Bahram & J. García-Jiménez.(2021).Revision of the genus Restingomyces, including two new species from Mexico. Mycologia 113(6): 1316-1326.
Uitzil-Colli, M.O., B.J. Arana-Yepez & J. De la Fuente. (2021). First record of Clavulina fuscolilacina (Cantharellales, Basidiomycota) From Mexico. Acta Botanica Mexicana 128: 1-9.
Uitzil-Colli, M.O., J.P.Pinzón & L. Guzmán-Dávalos. (2020). Thelephora dominicana (Agaricomycetes, Fungi), a new record for México. Acta Botanica Mexicana 127: 1-6.
De la Fuente, J., J. García-Jiménez, Guevara, G.G., Ibarra-Garibay. L., Garza-Ocañas. F., M.O. Uitzil-Colli, Pinzón, J.P. & Peña-Ramírez, F. (2023). Mayan truffles: Notes on Hypogeous and Subhypogeous, Fungi of the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico. En Garza-Ocaña, F. (eds). Sustainable Management of Natural Resources. Earth and Environmental Sciences Library. Springer.
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1984
Laboratorio de Micologia, Departamento de Botánica y Zoología, Centro Universitario de Ciencias Biológicas y Agropecuarias, Universidad de Guadalajara
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Scoring Rubric
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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