BOTA 43082

>< Type/ Status : Compulsory
>< Course title : Herbarium
>< Prerequisite(s) : All core course units in Botany
>< Objective: By the end of the course the student will be able to demonstrate the competence in herbarium techniques, use of diagnostic keys and identifying plants.
>< Course content:

The student will collect, prepare and identify a specified number of herbarium specimens under the guidance of a senior academic staff member.

>< Methodology: Field visits and laboratory work.
>< Scheme of evaluation: Assignments and specimen identification.
>< Recommended reading:
01. Forman, L and Bridson, D (eds) (1989). The Herbarium Handbook. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
02. Ashton, M; Gunathilleke, S; de Zoysa, N; Dassanayake, M D; Gunathilleke, N and Wijesundera (1997). A Field Guide to the Common Trees and Shrubs of Sri Lanka. WHT Publications.
03. A Revised Handbook to the Flora of Ceylon. Vol. I - XIV.
04. Ratnayake, H D and Ekanayake, S P (1995). Common Wayside Trees of Sri Lanka, Royal Botanic Gardens.
05. Sumithrarachchi, D B; Ratnayake, H D and Ekanayake, S P (1995). Beautiful Wild Flowers of Sri Lanka, Royal Botanic Gardens.

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