Notes on Plant Taxonomy:- 1. Objectives of Plant Taxonomy 2. Principles of Plant Taxonomy 3. Classification 4. Identification. Objectives of Plant Taxonomy: The first object of plant taxonomy is to identify all the kinds of plants on earth with their names, distinctions, distribution, habit, characteristics and affinities. It also tries to correlate the studies with scientific data contributed by various [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Floral Formula 2. Symbols Used in Construction of Floral Formula 3. How to Write Floral Formula? 4. How to Read Floral Formula?. Meaning of Floral Formula: It is a symbolic and numerical representation of various floral parts. It also furnishes information regarding symmetry, sexuality and interrelationship of various floral parts [...]
The following points highlight the thirty-six important Swingle’s principles for plant classification. Swingle’s Principle # 1. Plant relationships are up and down genetic lines and these must constitute the framework of phylogenetic taxonomy. Swingle’s Principle # 2. Some evolutionary processes are progressive while others are regressive. Swingle’s Principle # 3. Evolution does not necessarily involve all organs of the plant [...]