A Text Book of Botany
Annie Ragland

Contents
Algae
   Introduction to Algae
   Classification of Algae
   Oscillatoria
   Nostoc
   Chlamydomonas
   Volvox
   Cladophora
   Oedogonium
   Ectocarpus
   Sargassum
   Polysiphonia
   Economic Importance of Algae


Fungi
   Classificaton of Fungi
   Rhizopus
   Saccharomyces
   Aspergillus
   Mucor
   Puccinia
   Economic Importance of Fungi
   Lichens


Gymnosperms
   Introduction to Gymnosperms
   Classification of Gymnosperms
   Cycas
   Pinus
   Practical Spotters
   Glossary


Bryophytes
   Classification of Bryophytes
   Alternation of Generation
   Funaria
   Marchantia


Microbiology
   Introduction to Microbiology
   Bacteria
   Virus


Plant Pathology
   Introduction to Plant Pathology
   Citrus Canker
   Bunchy top of Banana
   Blast of Rice
   Tikka Disease of Groundnut
   Spotters
   Glossary


Histology
   Introduction to Plant Histology
   Plant Cell
   Mitochondria
   Chloroplast
   Golgi Body
   Nucleus
   Mitosis
   Meiosis
   Tissues
   Primary Structure of Dicot Stem
   Internal Structure of Dicot Stem
   Primary Structure of a Young Dicot Root
   Secondary Thickening in Dicot Stem
   Secondary Thickening in Dicot Root


Pteridophytes
   Introduction to Pteridophytes
   Classification of Pteridophytes
   Selaginella
   Gleichenia



Taxonomy
   Introduction to Taxonomy
   Morphology
   Benthem and Hookers system of classification
   Family - Annonaceae
   Family - Rutaceae
   Family - Caesalpiniodeae
   Family - Mimosoideae
   Family - Apiaceae
   Family - Convolvulaceae
   Family - Asclepiadaceae
   Family - Euphorbiaceae
   Family - Liliaceae
   Family - Poaceae


Embryology
   Introduction to Embryology
   Anther - Structure and Development
   Microsporogenesis
   Pollen Grain - Structure and Development of male gametophyte
   Ovule of Megasporangium
   Megasporogenesis
   The Female Gametophyte (Polygonum type)
   Double Fertilization
   Endosperm
   Dicot Embryo
   Monocot Embryo - Structure and Development : Luzula type


Horticulture
   Introduction to Horticulture
   Propagation
   Orchards - Planning and Layout
   Kitchen Garden - Planning and Layout
   Indoor Gardening
   Storage of Fruits
   Spotters
   Glossary


Plant Physiology
   Introduction to Plant Physiology
   Absorption of Water
   Ascent of Sap
   Transpiration
   Role of Minerals in Plant Nutrition
   Absorption of Minerals
   Photosynthesis
   Respiration
   Protein Synthesis
   Growth
   Growth Hormones
   Photoperiodism
   Vernalization


Environmental Biology
   Introduction to Environmental Biology
   Ecosystem
   Ecological Field Study
   Pollution
   Forestry
   Biological Control of Pests, Pathogens and Weeds
   Biofertilizers
   Waste Recycling
   Glossary