One of the principal aims of taxonomy is to provide a system of classification of living organisms based on evolutionary relationships. It is evident from the brief historical account of plant classification (Chapter 2) that at least some of the ...
Presents the principles and trends in the taxonomy of angiosperms. This book places stress on the definitions, methodology and concepts of taxonomy. It compares various systems of classifications and explains intricate rules of plant nomenclature. It provides information on important herbaria and botanical gardens of the world.
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