Plant Systematics 2nd

This course covers the basics of Plant Systematics as given in the outlines for BS Botany Second Semester.

Course outline:

A) PLANT SYSTEMATICS

I. Introduction to Plant Systematics: aims, objectives and importance.
II. Classification: Brief history of various systems of classification with emphasis on Takhtajan.
III. Brief introduction to nomenclature, importance of Latin names and binomial system with an introduction to International Code of Botanical Nomenclature (ICBN) Vienna code.
IV. Morphology: A detailed account of various, morphological characters root, stem, leaf, inflorescence, flower, placentation, and fruit types.
V. Diagnostic characters, economic importance and distribution pattern of the following families:
i. Ranunculaceae
ii. Brassicaceae (Cruciferae)
iii. Fabaceae (Papilionaceae)
iv. Rosaceae
v. Euphorbiaceae
vi. Cucurbitaceae
vii. Solanaceae