This course unit will cover anatomy, histology and classification of plants. It deals with the study of structure and histology of angiosperm roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits and seeds. It also covers the path of plant development from male and female gametophytes, endosperm development, embryogenesis, seed germination and the structure and development of the shoot apex. The role of plant growth regulators and hormones in plant development is considered, including their discovery, extraction, and mode of action, location and economic importance. Other topics will include the experimental control of plant growth movements, floral initiation and flowering, fruit ripening, development of tubers and bulbs and dormancy in seeds. Taxonomy/classification; evolution and units of classification; principles and practices of plant and animal taxonomy emphasizing the phylogenetic relationship and evolutionary features in classification; artificial and natural classifications; significance of plant and animal taxonomy and its relationship with other biological disciplines. Detailed study of selected, locally important families of plants and animals with emphasis on evolution and variation patterns will be covered.
- Teacher: Ismail Turyatemba
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