“Practical Botany” (Volume 2) written by S.C. Santra.(NCBA)

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📚 Core Topic Layout

A standard curriculum overview for this volume includes the following topics:

1. Anatomy of Angiosperms

Tissue Systems: Identification of epidermal, ground, and vascular tissue systems.
Section Cutting: Double staining and preparation of transverse sections (T.S.) of monocot and dicot stems, roots, and leaves.
Anomalous Structures: Study of abnormal secondary growth in stems like Bignonia, Boerhavia, Nyctanthes, and Dracaena.

2. Embryology and Reproductive Biology

Spadix Dissection: As shown on the book’s cover, detailed dissection and study of the Arum flower/inflorescence structure.
Microsporogenesis: Transverse section study of young and mature anthers to examine pollen sacs.
Pollen Studies: Testing pollen viability and monitoring in vitro pollen tube germination.
Ovule Types: Visual identification of Anatropous, Orthotropous, and Campylotropous ovules using permanent slides.

3. Taxonomy of Flowering Plants

Floral Dissection: Technical description of selected vegetative and reproductive features of specific angiosperm families.
Key Families: Laboratory identification of diagnostic features of families such as Malvaceae, Fabaceae, Solanaceae, Rubiaceae, Lamiaceae, and Poaceae.
Formulae & Diagrams: Writing precise floral formulas and constructing standard floral diagrams.

4. Plant Physiology Experiments

Photosynthesis & Respiration: Setting up Wilmott’s bubbler or Ganong’s respirometer to quantify gaseous exchange.
Transpiration: Measuring water loss using Farmer’s or Ganong’s potometer.
Osmosis: Demonstrating plasmolysis and de-plasmolysis using onion epidermal peels.

5. Ecology and Environmental Biology

Quadrat Studies: Determining the frequency, density, and abundance of plant species in a localized area.
Soil & Water Testing: Lab analysis of soil pH, moisture content, and chemical properties of local water bodies.
Morphological Adaptations: Microscopic slide study of Hydrophytes (e.g., Hydrilla) and Xerophytes (e.g., Nerium).

6. Biostatistics and Instrumentation

Data Management: Calculating mean, median, mode, and standard deviation for plant sample dimensions.
Lab Tools: Practical operating procedures for compound microscopes, colorimeters, and centrifuges.