THE HERBARIUM TECHNIQUE

THE HERBARIUM TECHNIQUE

ABSTRACT

Collection, processing and classification of plant, leaves specimens covering eight (8) families of plants with eight different species was done. This technique was done to establish a herbanum for the biology laboratory of science laboratory technology, IMT Enugu at its campus III of the eight families coverered, six were monocotyledon and these were families, Enphobiaceae, Myrtaceae, Gramineae, Meliaceae and compositae while two others were of Dicotyledon’s families, Papilionacea and Papilionacea and all these were Angiosperm. The plant specimens were systematically lodged in the herbarium cabinet in which they were appropriately labeled for future use. The procedures and technique involved carefully collection of plant specimens, laying of the specimens, pressing, drying, mounting, identification, documentation and storage of the plant specimens (leaves).

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Content

Title page

Certification

Dedication

Acknowledgement

Abstract

Table of contents

CHAPTER ONE

Introduction

Background Information

Aim and Objectives of the Study

Statement of Problem

Hypothesis

Significance of the Study

Limitation of the Study

CHAPTER TWO

Literature Review

Purpose of  Herbarium

Nature of a Herbarium

Uses of Herbarium

CHAPTER THREE

Materials and Methods

Materials

Methods

Collection of Plant Samples

Processing of Plant Samples

CHAPTER FOUR

Results and Discussion

Classification of Plants Samples

Discussion

CHAPTER FIVE

Conclusion and Recommendation

Conclusion

Recommendation

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