Small Collections Grant
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Collecting and digitizing rare and threatened-endemic species of Eastern Alborz Mountain in DU
Iran
Database, Digitally image, Process backlog, Ship, Conserve
Cost (USD):
2000
DU
Damghan University
Objective:
Herbarium of Damghan University was established in Feb. 2015. More than 5000 specimens are kept in this herbarium, which is managed with the Biota software. The project will contain two thematic tasks: -Collecting ecological information from rare or threatened-endemic species including exact geographical location, the associated species, etc. -Digitizing the specimens by 1- setting up an imaging station 2- imaging specimens 3- entering all label information into the database 4- providing accessible data to the scientific community.
Timetable:
1- Preparation of project, procedure for specimen handling, preparation of necessary infrastructure for field work (presses, plant dryers, tents etc.). Survey of topographic maps and google earth for finding the best way to access the area, especially the summits. rediscovering rare and threatened-endemic species. Record the ecological factor such as geographical location, altitude, aspect, etc. collect plant species. Time 2 months
3- Preparation of herbarium specimens, identification of plant species, visit the herbaria W, WU, B to access well-determined species, transfer duplicate material to the IAPT. Time 4 months
3- Setting up an imaging station, imaging specimens, entering all label information into the database, providing accessible data to the scientific community. Time 6 months
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
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Plan:
A strong floristic survey is the first step to collecting ecological information about rare or threatened-endemic species. The duplicates of specimens can be sent to the IAPT or related herbaria. In many cases, the written keys do not allow clear determination – in this case, the access to well-determined material in the herbarium of the Naturhistorisches Museum Wien will be crucial for the success of the project. Thus, the cost of travel can be supported by the IAPT.
The project needs the following equipment
1- Nikon D3200 18-megapixel digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera with an 18–55-mm zoom lens
2- New lights (Bencher Copymate II fluorescent copy lights) for an existing copy stand
3- Kodak color separation guide
4- Grayscale ruler
5- Extra camera battery
6- Computer for digitization
Moreover, The Nikon View NX2 software is used for the remote capture of images. The Specify 6 software is used for databasing.
Digitizing requires the following steps:
1- The specimens are organized according to the most updated nomenclature using the IPNI.org or theplantlist.org websites
2- We will start imaging the collection in JPEG format and follow Harris and Marsico (2017) for getting the best image with high quality and few shadows:
3- Databasing specimens with the Specify 6 software.
Finally, our data can be linked to a larger repository such as virtual herbaria, the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF), public through many online databases.
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Exploration of rare and endangered species (field work)
"Other" target:
Reza Naderi
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