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 Phylogenetic Nomenclature:- 1. Subject-Matter of Phylogenetic Nomenclature 2. History of Phylogenetic Nomenclature 3. Properties 4. Advantages. Subject-Matter of Phylogenetic Nomenclature: The current Linnaean system of nomenclature as embodied in the pre-existing botanical, zoological and bacteriological codes, has been found to be unsuitable to govern the naming of clades and species. A clade is [...]
In this article we will discuss about Herbarium:- 1. History of Herbarium 2. Meaning of Herbarium 3. Functions 4. Kinds 5. Important Herbarium 6. Herbarium of Other Groups of Plants. Contents: History of Herbarium Meaning of Herbarium Functions of Herbarium Kinds of Herbarium Important Herbarium of the World Herbarium of Other Groups of Plants 1. History of Herbarium: The art [...]