Plant Taxonomy

Plant taxonomy is the science that deals with the identification, nomenclature and classification of plants. Plant taxonomy remains an important and relevant aspect of modern botany. This book attempts to redress the balance by providing an introduction to the taxonomic theory upon which the identification procedure is based.
About Author :
The author obtained first class first in M.Sc from the University of Burdwan and later did PhD from the University of Calcutta, Kolkata. He has published over 60 scientific papers and reviews in national and international journals and over 100 popular articles of general interest. He has been associated with many scientific organisations and institutions like DBT, DST and NAAS in various capacities and is a Fellow of the National Acade3ny of Sciences.
Contents :
Preface Problem of Plant Classification Classification and Nomenclature of Plants Keys and Descriptions in Plants Adapatations and Life Forms for Plants Types and Areas of Natural Distributions in Plants Evolutionary Development in Plans Field Observations of Plants Habitats, Successions and Climaxes for Plants The geographical Scale of Speciation Herbariumas a record of plants Materials and method of research for the use of Herbarium Bibliography Index