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What is one of the five principal objectives of the study of tropical dendrology?
What is one of the five principal objectives of the study of tropical dendrology?
What is the main purpose of a herbarium in tropical dendrology?
What is the main purpose of a herbarium in tropical dendrology?
According to the definition of a tree, what is the minimum height required?
According to the definition of a tree, what is the minimum height required?
Who is known as the Father of Botany?
Who is known as the Father of Botany?
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What is the primary purpose of the study of tropical dendrology?
What is the primary purpose of the study of tropical dendrology?
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What is the definition of a shrub?
What is the definition of a shrub?
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What is the main difference between a tree and a shrub?
What is the main difference between a tree and a shrub?
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What is the name of the reference book used to identify trees?
What is the name of the reference book used to identify trees?
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What is the meaning of the term 'dendrology'?
What is the meaning of the term 'dendrology'?
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Who is credited with the first use of the term 'dendrology' in 1668?
Who is credited with the first use of the term 'dendrology' in 1668?
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What is the scope of dendrology in Europe?
What is the scope of dendrology in Europe?
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What is the focus of dendrology in the United States?
What is the focus of dendrology in the United States?
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What do some universities in the United States teach dendrology as?
What do some universities in the United States teach dendrology as?
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What is the primary aspect of dendrology?
What is the primary aspect of dendrology?
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What is a more specific term for the study of trees in tropical regions?
What is a more specific term for the study of trees in tropical regions?
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Why is it important to distinguish between dendrology and tropical dendrology?
Why is it important to distinguish between dendrology and tropical dendrology?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Dendrology
- Dendrology is a scientific and artificial word derived from two Greek words meaning "trees" and "discourse or study".
- The term was first used in 1668 by Ulisse Aldrovandi, an Italian physician and naturalist, as the title of a book on trees.
Definition and Scope of Dendrology
- Dendrology is a division of forestry or botany that treats of the taxonomy of trees and other woody plants.
- It includes the study of nomenclature, classification, identification, and distribution of trees.
- In some universities, dendrology is taught by a professor of forestry, while in others it is taught by a professor of botany who specializes in taxonomy or systematic botany.
Importance of Dendrology
- The study of dendrology has five principal objectives: nomenclature of trees, classification of trees, identification of trees, and distribution of trees.
- Tropical dendrology is a distinct field of study that focuses on the taxonomy of tropical trees, which are different from those found in temperate regions.
Objectives of Dendrology
- Nomenclature of trees: learn scientific names, common names, and the code of botanical nomenclature.
- Classification of trees: learn how trees are classified into families, genera, and other groups according to their arrangements.
- Identification of trees: learn how to identify unknown trees using keys, manuals, floras, and herbaria.
- Distribution of trees: learn how trees are distributed into climatic zones and forest types.
What is a Tree?
- A tree is a woody plant with a well-defined, erect, perennial trunk and a more or less definitely formed crown, typically attaining a height of at least 12 to 15 feet (4 to 5 m) and a trunk diameter of 7 to 10 cm (1.3 m).
- Shrubs are perennial woody plants smaller than trees, usually with several perennial stems branched from the base.
- Herbs are plants with herbaceous or soft stems, annual or perennial.
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Learn about the scientific study of trees, its history, and its significance in the field of botany and natural sciences.
