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Taxonomy of Euphorbiaceae Juss. in São Francisco Caatingas, with emphasis on Pernambuco Species, Brazil

Project summary:

This project aims to carry out a taxonomic study of Euphorbiaceae in the caatingas of São Francisco in the Northeast region. This type of study is important not only because it reveals the specific richness, but also to indicate endangered species, endemic status and even the discovery of new taxa

First Name:

Brígida Alves Leal

Highest degree:

Biologist

Year obtained:

2019

Applicant Status:

Current student

Brazil

Flowering plants

Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):

1. LEAL, B. A.; BARROS JUNIOR, L. M. R; BEZERRA, Y. R. L; LIMA, V. R. S; MELO, A. L. O gênero Acalypha L. (Euphorbiaceae) nas florestas serranas da região do Pajeú, Pernambuco. In: II SIMPÓSIO DO BIOMA CAATINGA, 2018, JUAZEIRO- BA. O gênero Acalypha L. (Euphorbiaceae) nas florestas serranas da região do Pajeú, Pernambuco. PETROLINA: EMBRAPA, 2018. v. 287.

LEAL, B. A.; BEZERRA, Y. R. L; BARROS JUNIOR, L. M. R; CORDEIRO, W. P. F. S; MELO, A. L. TAXONOMIA DE ACALYPHOIDEAE (EUPHORBIACEAE) NO PARQUE ESTADUAL MATA DA PIMENTEIRA, SERRA TALHADA, PERNAMBUCO. In: XVII JORNADA DE ENSINO, PESQUISA E EXTENSÃO-JEPEX 2017, Serra Talhada-PE.

BEZERRA, Y. R. L; LEAL, B. A; LIMA, V. R. S; MELO, A. L. A subfamília Crotonoideae Burmeist. (Euphorbiaceae) em florestas serranas da região do Pajeú, Semiárido de Pernambuco. In: II SIMPÓSIO DO BIOMA CAATINGA, 2018, JUAZEIRO- BA. A subfamília Crotonoideae Burmeist. (Euphorbiaceae) em florestas serranas da região do Pajeú, Semiárido de Pernambuco. PETROLINA: EMBRAPA, 2018. v. 287.

BEZERRA, Y. R. L; LEAL, B. A; GOMES, A. P. S; MELO, A. L. O GÊNERO Croton L. NO PARQUE ESTADUAL MATA DA PIMENTEIRA, SERRA TALHADA, PERNAMBUCO. In: XVII JORNADA DE ENSINO, PESQUISA E EXTENSÃO - JEPEX 2017, Serra Talhada-PE.

Applicant Details

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Previous publications

Budget (USD):

1876

Federal Rural University of Pernambuco- Serra Talhada Academic Unit

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Scoring Rubric

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c1. Scientific Merit

 

  • Scientific impact of the study in the proposed taxonomic group or the flora and funga of a geographic region – up to 10 points

  • Contribution to the generation of novel systematic/taxonomic/floristic data – up to 5 points

  • Quality and significance of questions being addressed – up to 10 points

  • 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

 

  • 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

  • Explicit inclusion of (a) the use and generation of collections, and (b) conferring with taxonomic/nomenclatural experts – up to 10 points

  • 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

  • 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

  • The proposal involves taxonomic training, fieldwork, and herbarium visits  – up to 10 points

  • The proposal involves outreach, mentoring, and mobility exchange  – up to 10 points

This proposal scores:

/40

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