This module presents the scientific principles and practical methods of plant biosystematics, focusing on the classification, taxonomy, and evolutionary relationships of plants. It covers the history and major concepts of systematic botany, emphasizing the identification, naming, and organization of plant diversity using morphological and molecular techniques.
Students will learn:
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The foundations of biosystematics and taxonomy.
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Systems for plant classification and historical classification approaches.
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Species concepts and mechanisms of speciation.
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Hierarchical ranks and terminology of major plant groups.
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The role of biosystematics in understanding biodiversity and plant evolution.
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Practical skills for describing species and comparing morphological, anatomical, and genetic traits.
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The economic and ecological importance of plant systematics in agriculture and conservation.
- Créateur de cours: soumia torki