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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