In this article we will discuss about Characters and Methods of Plant Identification. Characters Considered Before Plant Identification: i. Whether a plant is herbaceous or woody, and annual or perennial in nature. ii. Whether or not milky or coloured sap is present in the leaf, stem or other plant parts. iii. The leaf type, phyllotaxy, and venation. iv. Presence or [...]
In this article we will discuss about Taxonomy:- 1. Need and Importance of Taxonomy 2. Different Aspects of Taxonomy 3. Phases. Need and Importance of Taxonomy: With the huge variety of plants surrounding us, it is extremely essential to pinpoint a particular plant of our interest by noting the similarities or differences with other plants. A biologist studying a particular [...]
The below mentioned article provides an overview on Taxonomic Keys. Meaning of Taxonomic Key: A key is a device, which when properly constructed and used, enables a user to identify an organism. Keys are devices consisting of a series of contrasting or contradictory statements or propositions requiring the identifier to make comparisons and decisions based on statements in the key [...]