Text Book of Dendrology

Contents: 1. Introduction. 2. Principles and systems of plant classification. 3. Herbarium. 4. Morphology and identification. 5. Families of angiosperms. 6. Families of gymnosperm. 7. Scientific names of woody plants and their meanings. 8. Some useful Latin words. Annexures. References. Index.

Dendrology is a science all about trees and other plants that have woody structures. It is the scientific study of morphological characteristics of woody plants, their relationship, biological characteristics, ecological requirements, distribution, variability and economic importance. This book is a compilation of existing literature, field visits and interactions with renowned personalities working in the similar field.