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Merits and Demerits of Thorne’s System

In this article we will discuss about the merits and demerits of Throne’s system. Merits of Thorne's System: 1. The woody Annonales which are now universally accepted as the most primitive living Angiosperms are the starting point of his system and constitute the base of the phylogenetic shrub of Angiosperms. The Berberidaceae and the Nymphaeales, though more advanced than the [...]

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Modern Trends in Relation to Taxonomy

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Modern Trends 2. Morphology in Relation to Taxonomy 3. Anatomy 4. Embryology 5. Palynology 6. Cytology 7. Ecology. Contents: Introduction to Modern Trends in Relation to Taxonomy Morphology in Relation to Taxonomy Anatomy in Relation to Taxonomy Embryology in Relation to Taxonomy Palynology in Relation to Taxonomy Cytology in Relation [...]

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Bentham and Hooker System: Merits and Demerits

In this article we will discuss about the merits and demerits of Bentham and Hooker's system. Merits of Bentham and Hooker's System: 1. The description of families and genera is very accurate. 2. The system is very handy for identification purposes. 3. The system is of great practical convenience. The British and Commonwealth herbaria therefore still adopt this system in [...]

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