DENDROLOGY

DENDROLOGY AND SOCIETY

HERBARIUM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why do you make a herbarium?
A
To store plants
B
To learn about plants
C
To make something pretty
D
To be able to brag about it.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Herbaria document the world’s flora and provide a constant and permanent record of botanical diversity. This role is increasingly important as the rate of habitat destruction increases and climate change precipitates rapid changes in species’ ranges and all aspects of their ecology.

Detailed explanation-2: -1 Answer. Objectives of Herbarium : Herbarium is used for identification of plants. Specimen alongwith description on herbarium sheet constitutes a storehouse or repository of knowledge for future reference and research work in the field of plants.

Detailed explanation-3: -A herbarium is a collection of preserved plant specimens that have been stored appropriately, databased and arranged systematically to ensure quick access to students, researchers and the general public for scientific research and education.

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