Research Grants
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Taxonomic revision of the genus Bulbostylis in Madagascar and conservation status of its species
Project summary:
Madagascar is home of 24 native species of Bulbostylis which 16 are endemic. This represents the second largest endemic radiation on the Island and the only large radiation using C4 photosynthesis. Limited DNA data are available for the group resulting the lack of a global infrageneric classification of the genus. Hence the present research which aims to provide a taxonomic revision of the Madagascan Bulbostylis contained all the species descriptions and illustrations, an identification key, a distribution map and the conservation status of each species.
First Name:
Fitiavana Rasaminirina
Highest degree:
MSc in Plant Biology and Ecology
Year obtained:
2021
Applicant Status:
Current student
Madagascar
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
- Rasaminirina, F., Rakotoarimanana V., Ralimanana H., Rabehevitra D., Larridon, I. (2022). Bulbostylis itremoensis (Abildgaardieae, Cyperaceae), a new sedge species from Madagascar. Kew Bulletin. DOI:10.1007/S12225-022-10014-7
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
University of Antananarivo; Kew Madagascar Conservation Centre
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