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Research Grants

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How many genera are there in Scuticaria Lindl. (Orchidaceae)? The analysis of a morphological characteristic genus with an paraphyletic grouping

Project summary:

The typical morphology of Scuticaria contrasts with the non-monophyletic grouping of its species. Nevertheless, the inconsistency and subsampling of Scuticaria could bias the result, making it mandatory to sample the genus better. So, we intend to fill this gap collecting Scuticaria species across Brazil to better revise Scuticaria taxonomy.

First Name:

Hugo Henrique Pitta de Souza

hugo.pitta@ufabc.edu.br

Highest degree:

Bachelor's Degree in Biology

Year obtained:

2020

Applicant Status:

Current student

Brazil

Flowering plants, Other (please provide details)

Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):

Catharino ELM, Campacci MA. 2010. Considerações a respeito do gênero Scuticaria Lindley. Boletim CAOB 80: 92–96.

Moraes A.P., Koehler S., Cabral J.S., Gomes S.S.L., Viccini L.F., Barros F., Felix L.P., Guerra M., Forni-Martins E.R. (2017) Karyotype diversity and genome size variation in Neotropical Maxillariinae orchids. Plant Biology 19:298–308.

Moraes, A.P., Engel, T. B. J., Forni-Martins, E.R., de Barros, F., Felix, L.P., Cabral, J.S. (in press). Are chromosome number and genome size associated with habit and environmental niche variables? Insights from the Neotropical orchids Ann Bot. DOI: 10.1093/aob/mcac021

Moraes A.P., Leitch I.J., Leitch A.R. (2012) Chromosome studies in Orchidaceae: karyotype divergence in Neotropical genera in subtribe Maxillariinae. Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society 170:29–39. [online] URL: http://doi.wiley.com/10.1111/j.1095-8339.2012.01266.x

Scoring Rubric

Your name:

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

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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

  • 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

Applicant Details

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Previous publications

Budget (USD):

2000

Federal University of ABC (Brazil)

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