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Why is plant taxonomy important and how is it useful in current scenario?

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Before coming on to the above question, let’s first have a look at what this plant taxonomy is all about. Plant taxonomy is the branch of science that deals with the study of finding new plant species, classifying it and finally naming it. 
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People often get confused between plant taxonomy and plant systematics. Plant taxonomy basically deals with the handling and naming of plant species while plant systematic is the study that relates the plant species to its evolution. 

The classification of plants leads to an organized system for the naming which is governed by the certain set of rules which is governed by “International code of nomenclature” for algae, fungi, and plants, also abbreviated as ICN. 

The revolution of naming different plants and its species dates back to 18th century when a book named, “Species Plantarum” was published by Linnaeus and known as the father of plant taxonomy. 

Now there are  pointwise details about the importance of plant taxonomy in the current scenario:

  • It is used to describe every new and different species which gets preserved. This can be used for comparison purpose.
  • This system of taxonomy is used to develop an evolutionary relationship, similarities, and the differences among different groups of plant’s species.
  • Plant taxonomy plays a key role in the field of agriculture and herbal medicines, as it is useful in giving economic importance to different plants.
  • This system of nomenclature has removed the confusion among different botanists. It has also set a platform where knowledge of plants can be shared between the botanists from different areas and different geographies.Answer Image
  • Taxonomy provides the basis of genetics among plants as genetic analysis is performed on the basis of systematic. It is also used for morphological, anatomical and cytological comparisons among different plant structures and species.
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