The book is specifically designed for B.Sc. 3rd-year students following the curriculum at Panjab University, Chandigarh. It is also suitable for anyone interested in advanced botany topics.
The book covers two main areas of botany: Paper A: Plant Physiology – Topics include photosynthesis, transport of organic substances, respiration, growth and development, plant tissue culture, and cellular totipotency. Paper B: Economic Botany – This section includes cereals, fibers, vegetables, fruits, sugar and oil-yielding plants, pulses, timber-yielding plants, spices, medicinal plants, and beverages.
Modern's Botany is authored by Dr. B.B. Arora, an esteemed figure in the field of botany.
The teaching methodologies include lectures, visual aids (charts, transparencies, LCD, models, slides), practical demonstrations, field visits, discussions, quizzes, and competitions. Practical sessions involve hands-on experiments related to the theoretical concepts discussed.
Yes, the comprehensive explanations, detailed syllabus, and inclusive methodologies make it suitable for self-study. Students can use it to reinforce classroom learning and for exam preparation.
Students will enhance critical thinking, analytical skills, research abilities, and practical laboratory skills. They will also develop a deeper appreciation for the role of plants in ecosystems and their economic significance.
Students can expect to find diagrams related to plant structure, physiological processes like photosynthesis and respiration, and illustrations of economic plants which can enhance visual learning and comprehension.
Yes, the comprehensive coverage of essential topics may provide a solid foundation for students preparing for competitive exams related to botany, environmental science, or agricultural sciences.
Modern's Botany is published by Modern Publisher, known for quality educational resources.