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Botany: Plant Taxonomy, Identification, Nomenclature and Classification




Delivered on: 17 OCTOBER 2022


Lesson Slides- Plant Taxonomy Identification; Nomenclature; Classification


  • Importance of English in Science: The lecture emphasizes the significance of using English in scientific communication, highlighting its role in accessing information and interacting with the global scientific community.

  • Plant Morphology: Fundamental plant structures like roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits, and seeds are introduced.

  • Plant Nomenclature and Classification: The importance of scientific names for plants is discussed, emphasizing the need for clear and consistent communication. The binomial nomenclature system (genus and species) is introduced.

  • Taxonomy and Classification: The lecture explores the concept of taxonomic ranks (domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species) and the historical development of classification systems, including the five-kingdom system.

  • Evolutionary Perspective: The lecture introduces the concept of evolutionary relationships among different plant groups, emphasizing the gradual evolution of plant forms and structures.


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