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Phylogenetic Nomenclature: History, Properties and Advantages

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 [...]

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Herbarium: Meaning, Functions and Kinds

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 [...]

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ICBN:International Code of Botanical Nomenclature

In this article we will discuss about the History and Rules of International Code of Botanical Nomenclature (ICBN). History of ICBN: Before the middle of the 18th century, plant names were usually polynomials i.e. made up of several words in a series. It was superseded by the binomial system, which was first applied for the plant kingdom by Linnaeus in [...]

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