Classification: Brief history of various systems of classification with emphasis on Takhtajan.
Course Material
- Introduction to Plant Systematic: aims, objectives and importance.
- Classification: Brief history of various systems of classification with emphasis on Takhtajan.
- . Brief introduction to nomenclature, importance of Latin names and binomial system with an introduction to International Code of Botanical Nomenclature (ICBN).Vienna code
- Morphology: a detailed account of various morphological characters root, stem, leaf, inflorescence, flower, placentation and fruit types.
- Diagnostic characters, economic importance and distribution pattern of the following families: i.Ranunculaceae ii.Brassicaceae (Cruciferae) iii. Fabaceaeiv. Rosaceae v.Euphorbiaceae
- vi.Cucurbitaceae vii. Lamiaceae (Labiatae) viii. Apiaceae (Umbelliferae) ix..Asteraceae (Compositae) x.Liliaceae(Sen. Lato)
- Cell wall: structure and chemical composition 2. Concept, structure and function of various tissues like: i. Parenchyma ii. Collenchyma
- Mid Term Examination
- . Sclerenchyma iv. Epidermis (including stomata and trichomes) v. Xylem vi. Phloem
- Meristem: types, stem and root apices. Vascular cambium
- Structure and development of root, stem and leaf. Primary and secondary growth of dicot stem, periderm
- Characteristics of wood: diffuse porous and ring porous, sap and heart wood, soft and hard wood, annual rings
- Early development of plant body: Capsella bursa-pastoris 2. Structure and development of Anther Microsporogenesis, Microgametophyte
- Structure of Ovule Megasporogenesis, Megagametophyte Endosperm formation
- Parthenocarpy . Polyembryony
- Final Term Examination
- Chapters 16
- Department Sub Campus Bhakkar
- Teacher
Rabia Saba
