Learn about the comparison between Musaceae and Zingiberaceae. Comparison # Musaceae: 1. Flower-May be unisexual, bisexual or zygomorphic. 2. Perianth-6, in two whorls or not distinct, petaloid. 3. Stamens-6, 5, only fertile, the sixth, sterile one not distinguishable as a petaloid staminode. 4. Carpel-Carpels— (3); ovary trillocular, ∞ ovules, placentation axile. 5. Style-Simple. 6. Stigma-Lobed or capitate. 7. Fruit-Berry or [...]
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 [...]