Systematics of Ornamental Plants

Systematics is composed of three complementary components namely taxonomy deals with collecting, discovering and describing the species; phylogenetics,the study of evolutionary relationships among species, and classification means the organization of species into groups which ultimately reflect evolutionary relationship. It uses morphological, anatomical, embryological, chromosomal, and chemical data to classify plants into taxonomic categories. Modern days systematics is applied to study the diversity of organisms and the differentiation between extinct and living creatures. The present book is planned in 7 interesting chapters vividly highlighting various aspects of Systematics of Flower Crops with Special Emphasis on History, Origin and Biodiversity Hot Spots of India and the World, Nomenclature Including Classification of Ornamental Plants, International Code and Treaties, Biodiversity Act, Identification Features, Red Data Book, Biodiversity Registers, Descriptors of Commercial Flowers and their Registration through NBPGR, NBA and PPV & FRA, Description of Important Families and Genera under Rosaceae, Asteraceae, Caryophyllaceae, Orchidaceae, Liliacae, Acanthaceae, Palmaceae or Arecaceae, Araceae, Asparagaceae, Malvaceae, Musaceae, Oleaceae and Iridaceae, Molecular Techniques in Modern Systematics and Taxonomic Description of Important Ornamentals Especially Rose, Chrysanthemum, Orchids, Carnation, Gerbera, Anthurium, Marigold, Tuberose, Jasmine, China Aster, Lilium and Gypsophila. The book will be useful to teachers, students, scientists, nurserymen, landscape designers, planners, amateur and professional gardeners, taxonomists, florists and above all progressive flower growers.

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