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Flowering Plants Identification and Aesthetic Characteristics (B.Sc Botany)

Angiosperm taxonomy, systems of classification, important families, embryology and plant identification.

6 MonthsDuration 5Chapters25Topics
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01Unit 1: Introduction to Taxonomy 5 topics
  1. Components of taxonomy: identification, nomenclature, classification
  2. Binomial nomenclature and ICN rules
  3. Type concept: holotype, isotype, lectotype
  4. Herbarium and botanical gardens
  5. Floras, monographs and keys
02Unit 2: Systems of Classification 5 topics
  1. Artificial system of Linnaeus
  2. Natural system of Bentham and Hooker
  3. Phylogenetic systems: Engler and Prantl, Hutchinson
  4. APG system (outline)
  5. Merits and demerits
03Unit 3: Important Angiosperm Families 5 topics
  1. Ranunculaceae, Brassicaceae, Malvaceae
  2. Fabaceae, Apiaceae, Asteraceae
  3. Solanaceae, Lamiaceae, Euphorbiaceae
  4. Liliaceae, Poaceae
  5. Floral formula and floral diagram
04Unit 4: Embryology of Angiosperms 6 topics
  1. Microsporogenesis and male gametophyte
  2. Megasporogenesis and embryo sac
  3. Pollination types
  4. Double fertilisation
  5. Endosperm and embryo development
  6. Polyembryony and apomixis
05Unit 5: Ornamental and Aesthetic Plants 4 topics
  1. Ornamental annuals, shrubs, climbers and trees
  2. Hedges, edges and lawns
  3. Plants for indoor decoration
  4. Principles of landscaping and garden design

About

You will be able to

  • Explain the components of taxonomy and the rules of botanical nomenclature (ICN)
  • Compare artificial, natural and phylogenetic systems of classification including Bentham and Hooker
  • Describe and identify important angiosperm families by their floral characters
  • Explain microsporogenesis, megasporogenesis, double fertilisation and development of endosperm and embryo
  • Identify common ornamental plants and their aesthetic use in landscaping

Who it is for

  • B.Sc Botany students of Semester 3 (UP State Universities NEP 2020 common minimum syllabus)
  • Students preparing for competitive exams with botany

What you need

  • B.Sc Botany Semesters 1-2
  • Basic plant morphology

Questions

Which syllabus does this course follow?

It follows the UP State Universities NEP 2020 common minimum syllabus for B.Sc Botany, Semester 3. Where your own university's syllabus differs, the centre follows your university's syllabus and question pattern.

Is there field work?

Yes. Plant identification and herbarium work are done in the Plant Identification Technology Lab of the same semester.

Is there a test after the course?

Yes. Unit-wise multiple-choice tests and a final exam paper are included for semester exam practice.

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