Small Collections Grant
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Update, digitization and dissemination of the algae collection from the Colombian Caribbean in the Herbarium of the University of Córdoba – HUC.
Colombia
Digitally image, Process backlog, Conserve
Cost (USD):
2000
HUC
University of Córdoba
Objective:
• Review and update the taxonomic classification of the algae collection from the Caribbean region of Colombia, deposited in the Herbarium of the University of Córdoba – HUC.
• Systematize and digitize the algae collection deposited in the HUC Herbarium.
• Manage records of the algae collection by creating a virtual herbarium.
Timetable:
ACTIVITY: MONTHS
Review – Selection of copies: first and second month
Taxonomic review, update of the georeferencing of specimens: first to fifth second month
Label making: second and third month
Mounting of specimens: second to fifth month
Specimen cataloging - barcode assignment : fourth and fifth month
Systematization of specimens: fifth and sixth month
Digitization of specimens: fifth to seventh month
Inclusion of specimens to the collection: seventh month
Virtual Herbarium Creation: seventh and eighth month
Scoring Rubric
Reviewer's name:
Collection Improvement (max. 120 points)
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Facilitating access to the physical collections by digitization (e.g., data entry, setting up database structure with an outline of the platform to be used, purchasing equipment, and imaging specimens) – up to 30 points.
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Enhancing physical collections by improving the conservation status of specimens in the herbarium (e.g., better folders, protecting covers, mounting paper, labeling, etc.) – up to 30 points.
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Curating specimens (e.g., updating families, species identification, identifying types) – up to 20 points.
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Increasing our understanding of the flora or funga by making new herbarium specimens available, such as processing of backlog or collecting and mounting of new specimens from understudied sites – up to 20 points.
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Securing collections by distribution of duplicates (or orphan collections) to other regional or international herbaria or shipping endangered collections to another herbarium – up to 20 points.
This proposal scores:
/120
Methods & Funding (max. 40 points)
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Match between the proposed budget and methods for the aims described – up to 10 points.
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Perceived need, the extent to which the project will benefit from IAPT funding: e.g., due to active floristic work or contribution to poorly collected sites, due to threatened conditions of collections, and for the degree of involvement of others (outreach and education). We give more points for herbaria in low- and middle-income countries – up to 20 points.
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Sharing duplicate specimens with other herbaria – up to 10 points.
This proposal scores:
/40
Broader Impacts (max. 40 points)
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Degree of regional importance of the collection or the taxonomic importance of the targeted collection – up to 10 points.
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The project will yield durable benefits (specimens, digitized metadata, databases, websites) – up to 15 points.
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The project involves outreach/mentoring and broad dissemination – up to 15 points.
This proposal scores:
/40
2024
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Plan:
The specimens will be reviewed, identifying the material to be mounting and labeled, reviewing specimen data, updating georeferencing and taxonomic information. The AlgaeBase website, taxonomic keys and specialized literature will be used as a reference. The management protocols of the biological collection will be followed, established in accordance with the terms of reference of the Ministry of the Environment of Colombia. The Protocol for the Digitization of specimens established by the Alexander von Humboldt Biological Resources Research Institute will be used.
A standard template in Darwin Core format will be used for the documentation of biological records in databases. Each one will be assigned a barcode. High resolution photographs will be taken, using a Photo EBox-bio fluorescent light box, camera control software and software to process the images. Each specimen will have a metric ruler and a color chart. The algae collection will be published on a microsite on the University of Córdoba website that allows access and interaction with the algae collections where taxonomic, geographical and morphological information can be consulted.
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Dissemination specimens
"Other" target:
Martha Mogollón Arismendy
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