Taxonomy is fundamentally a descriptive and highly documented science. Its literature is voluminous and constitutes so vital a part of its structure that, irrespective of whether the problem is one of identification of an unknown plant, solution of a nomenclatural puzzle, or a monographic or floristic study, acquaintanceship must be made with the more important publications of the subject. Every [...]
Learn about the comparison between experimental taxonomy and orthodox taxonomy. Comparison # Experimental Taxonomy: Aims: To identify evolutionary units, and by experiment to determine their genetical inter-relationships and the role of the environment in their formation. Unit of study: In non-sexual organisms, the biotype; in sexual organisms, the breading population or large representative sample of it. Material preferably living. System [...]
Learn about the comparison among Bentham and Hooker, Engler and Prantl, and Hutchinson systems of plant classification. Comparison # Bentham and Hooker: 1. It is a natural system and mostly used for practical purposes. 2. It is based on A.P de Candolle's system (1818). 3. Classification is based on single and mostly artificial characters; so closely allied families are separated [...]