Brassicaceae and Fabaceae family morphology diagnostic characters, economic importance, floral diagrams, and dichotomous key lab practice. Learning Outcomes By the end of this week, students will be able to: Brassicaceae (Cruciferae) Key Characteristics: Floral Formula:⚥ K2+2 C4 A2+4 G(2) Examples:…
Morphology focus: inflorescence, flower structure, placentation & fruit types floral formulae, lab dissections, and a Week 1–6 quiz recap. Learning Outcomes By the end of this week, students will be able to: Inflorescence The Flowering Unit An inflorescence is the…
Root, stem, and leaf morphology their forms, modifications, venation, phyllotaxy, and adaptive significance with comparative lab sections. Learning Outcomes By the end of this week, students will be able to: Root Form & Modifications Types of Root Systems Type Origin…
How plant names are formed under the International Code of Nomenclature (Vienna Code) binomial system, types, priority, authorship, and valid publication rules. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lecture, students will be able to: What Is Botanical Nomenclature? Botanical…
Trace the evolution of plant Systematics from artificial and natural systems to Takhtajan and modern APG phylogenetic approaches. Learning Outcomes By the end of this week, students will be able to: Introduction: Why Classification Matters Plant classification is more than…
the aims of plant systematics inventory, classification, identification plus phylogeny vs taxonomy, species concepts, and a hands-on character-matrix lab. Learning Outcomes By the end of this week, students will be able to: Why Plant Systematics Needs Clear Aims Plant systematics…