B.Sc. 3rd Semester Botany (UG)
Course Syllabus: Plant Taxonomy
| Unit | Topic | Teaching Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Unit I | Taxonomic Resources & Nomenclature | 7 |
| Unit II | Types of Classification & Taxonomic Evidences | 8 |
| Unit III | Identification of Angiospermic Families – I | 8 |
| Unit IV | Identification of Angiospermic Families – II | 7 |
| Unit V | Modern Trends in Plant Taxonomy | 8 |
| Unit VI | Tools & Software in Plant Identification | 7 |
| Unit VII | Computer Usage & Android Applications | 7 |
| Unit VIII | Aesthetic Characteristics of Plants | 8 |
Unit I: Taxonomic Resources & Nomenclature
7 HoursComponents of Taxonomy
- Identification, Nomenclature, Classification
Taxonomic Resources
- Herbarium: Functions and important herbaria
- Botanical gardens
- Flora
- Keys: Single-access keys, Multi-access keys
Botanical Nomenclature (ICN)
- Ranks and names
- Principle of priority
- Binomial system
- Type method
- Author citation
- Valid publication
Unit II: Types of Classification & Evidences
8 HoursSystems of Classification
- Artificial, Natural, and Phylogenetic classifications
- Bentham & Hooker classification (up to Series)
- Engler & Prantl classification (up to Series)
- APG IV Classification
Taxonomic Evidences
- Palynology
- Cytology
- Phytochemistry
- Molecular biology (Protein homology & Nucleic acid homology)
Unit III: Identification of Angiospermic Families – I
8 HoursStudy of morphology and economic importance of:
- Ranunculaceae
- Malvaceae
- Rutaceae
- Fabaceae
- Myrtaceae
- Cucurbitaceae
- Rubiaceae
- Asteraceae
- Apocynaceae
- Acanthaceae
- Asclepiadaceae
- Solanaceae
Unit IV: Identification of Angiospermic Families – II
7 HoursStudy of morphology and economic importance of:
- Amaranthaceae
- Euphorbiaceae
- Papaveraceae
- Apiaceae
- Lamiaceae
- Orchidaceae
- Liliaceae
- Musaceae
- Poaceae
Unit V: Modern Trends in Plant Taxonomy
8 Hours- Phenetics & Biometrics
- Cladistics
- Phylogenetic Groupings: Monophyletic, Polyphyletic, and Paraphyletic groups
- Plesiomorphy & Apomorphy
Unit VI: Tools & Software in Plant Identification
7 Hours- GIS: Pattern Mapping, Feature Mapping, and Quantity Mapping
- PHYLIP (Free Phylogenetic Software)
- Digital Taxonomy (e-Flora)
- DELTA (Description Language for Taxonomy)
- Internet Directory for Botany
Unit VII: Computer Usage & Android Applications
7 HoursMS Office Applications
- PowerPoint presentations
- Microsoft Excel: Data entry, Graphs, Aggregate functions, Formulas and functions
Computer Concepts & Field Tools
- Number systems & Conversion devices
- Secondary storage media
- GPS tagging
- Plant Identification Apps
Unit VIII: Aesthetic Characteristics of Plants
8 HoursFundamentals & Garden Types
- Aesthetic characteristics of plants
- Types of gardens: English, Italian, French, Persian, Mughal, and Japanese Gardens
- Famous gardens of India
Garden Features & Special Horticultural Techniques
- Garden wall & Fencing
- Hedges & Edging
- Lawns & Steps
- Trees & Shrubs
- Climbers & Creepers
- Rockery & Flower beds
- Borders & Water gardens
- Conservatory & Greenhouse
- Indoor & Roof gardens
- Topiary & Bonsai
