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Plant Science - An Introduction to Botany

Wondrium via YouTube

Overview

This course on plant science aims to introduce learners to the world of botany by exploring the evolution and dominance of flowering plants on Earth. By delving into topics such as flower anatomy, taxonomy, and plant classification, students will gain a deeper understanding of the diverse and complex world of botany. The course teaches research techniques, mnemonic devices for taxonomy, and the significance of molecular evidence in studying plants. The teaching method involves a lecture-style presentation with a focus on key concepts and examples. This course is intended for individuals interested in botany, plant science, or the natural world, regardless of their prior knowledge or experience in the field.

Syllabus

The Rapid Evolution of Flowers Confounds Botanists
Flowers Mysteriously Dominate Flora
Research Techniques Evolve to Clarify Ancient Flowers
Animal Dispersal and Pollination Top Flower Explosion
Helpful Mnemonic of Botanist Taxonomy
Latin Binomial Stems From Genus and Specific Epithet
Taxonomy and Systematics Help Evolve Botanics
Molecular Evidence Suggests Oldest Flowering Plant
Flower Anatomy Helps Categorize Plant Families
Monocots and Dicots Reveal Extraordinary Variation
Dicots Become Eudicots When Basal Angiosperm Separate
Shape, Color, and Inflorescence Classify Families
Male and Female Parts Are Prime Classification Factor
Flower Color About More than Reproduction
Flower Size and Smell Occasionally Work Together

Taught by

Wondrium

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    Manish Singh
    Excellent information about Plants, their type, evolution of flowers, and all aspects of mono and dicots.
    I'm very much benefitted from this information about plants.

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