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List of Top 6 Botanical Gardens of India

Here is the list of top six botanical gardens of India:- 1. Indian Botanical Garden 2. National Botanic Garden 3. Lloyd Botanic Garden 4. Lalbagh Garden or Mysore State Botanical Garden 5. Botanical Garden 6. Garden of Indian Agricultural Research Institute. Garden # 1. Indian Botanical Garden: It is largest and oldest botanical garden of India. It is situated at [...]

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Botanical Gardens: Definition, Functions and History

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Definition of Botanical Garden 2. Functions of Botanical Gardens 3. History. Definition of Botanical Garden: The garden is generally defined as a place for growing flowers, fruits or vegetables. But botanic or botanical garden is an educational institution for scientific workers and general public or layman to awake and enlightened interest in [...]

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Swingle’s Principles for Plant Classification

The following points highlight the thirty-six important Swingle’s principles for plant classification. Swingle’s Principle # 1. Plant relationships are up and down genetic lines and these must constitute the framework of phylogenetic taxonomy. Swingle’s Principle # 2. Some evolutionary processes are progressive while others are regressive. Swingle’s Principle # 3. Evolution does not necessarily involve all organs of the plant [...]

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