Plant biodiversity science, discovery, and conservation adelaide. International treaty on plant genetic resources for food and agriculture. Transport of water and minerals throughout plant body. It is generally recognized that plant genetic diversity changes in time and space. The organization of these molecules into cells is one feature that distinguishes living. Credits for materials that are not acknowledged on slide number 122 are included herein. Nearly, 4900 species of angiosperms are endemic to india. A paste of powdered bark is used as absorbent in inflammontory swellings. How does evolution favor certain traits in specific regions. Photosynthesis is a key topic for an introduction to plant biology.
Genetic diversity and conservation and utilization of. Recent studies in controlled experiments indicate that soil. Diversity in plant life with diagram biology discussion. Plant introduction issn 16056574 is an international scientific journal about all aspects of experimental and applied botany, which is publishing quarterly since 1999. Plant species diversity and traditional management in. Field trip report on bogor botanical garden and nusantara flower park.
This thesis advances plant biodiversity knowledge in three separate bioregions. How evolution works the uc berkeley museum of paleontology has a great website for students trying to understand how evolution works. The process is simply a series of chemical reactions, probably the most important chemical reactions of earth. Plant diversity plant diversity and conservation of the. Food and agriculture organization of the united nations 6,614 views. Camplants make up seven percent of plant diversity, and have 17,000 different species for example, pineapple. Pdf plant species diversity and restoration ecology. Introduction to plant and soil science agronomy, the science of crop management and improvement, is a global business with a long history. The conservation of plant diversity has received considerably less attention than the conservation of animals, perhaps because. However, organisms are now classified into supergroups, such as in the raven plant biology textbook fig. The leaf chameleon brookesia micra was discovered in northern madagascar in 2012.
Dont plant overused species and space related specimens far apart in. Benefits, challenges, and the required managerial tools 2 advantages. The convention on biological diversity plant conservation. It is a process that occurs in plant cells that uses the suns energy to produce sugars from carbon dioxide and water. The content of the module is designed to provide you with a sound background on the teaching and learning of the algae and plant diversity through the use of ict. These fossil deposits show evidence of photosynthesis, so plants, or the plantlike ancestors of plants, have lived on this planet longer that most other groups of organisms. Introduction 1,497 view diversity in the plant kingdom i. Another distinguishing characteristic of plants is their type of chlorophyll. Section 1 introduction to plants flashcards quizlet. Over the past 30 years, ecology, evolution, and conservation biology have coalesced around the concept of biodiversity. Introduction to phylogenetic methods 12mon inclass assignment 1 14 wed physical biogeography and biomes 16 fri biogeography continued. We at the center for biodiversity outcomes at arizona state university address this need for broad participation through our commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and multistakeholder engagement, while drawing on a long history of conservation biology research at asu. Experimental tests of individual plantpathogen interactions, tests of feedback through hostspecific changes.
International treaty on plant genetic resources for food. Dolja2 1department of plant pathology, university of arkansas, fayetteville, ar2department of. That is what makes our country one of the 12 mega diversity countries of the world. They are produced on every inhabited continent except antarctica and were essential for the development of society. Pilbara seed atlas and field guide is the first book to combine plant identification with robust, scientific criteria for costeffective seedbased rehabilitation. Nearly 45,000 species of plants and twice as many of animals have been recorded from india. The extent and distribution of genetic diversity in a plant species depends on its evolution and breeding system, ecological and geographical. Introduction to botany textbook moscow state university. These living organisms are made of eukaryotic cells and are multicellular. Managing diversity is a key component of effective people management in the workplace black enterprise 2001. Introduction all modern terrestrial plants are the descendants of algae that adapted to a terrestrial habitat roughly 500 million years ago. Plants have chlorophyll a and chlorophyll b, while many species of algae do not have chlorophyll b.
Compared to water, land is an erratic habitat where temperature and moisture availability may change abruptly and. At just over one inch long, it is the smallest known chameleon. Pdf an overview of plant biodiversity is provided in this chapter. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Lakshminarasimhan central national herbarium, botanical survey of india, howrah. Plant diversity notes free download as powerpoint presentation. A global treaty for food security and sustainable agriculture international treaty on plant genetic resources for food. Some of the earliest fossils found have been aged at 3. Chlorophyll is used to absorb energy from the sun during the process of photosynthesis.
Aug 23, 2018 your plants belong to you, but in a larger sense, they serve your community, since diversity is the sum of all backyards. When there is a shift in the balance of an ecosystem, such as the loss of a plant or an animal or an introduction of new species, this shift can lead to irreversible consequences. All modern terrestrial plants are the descendants of algae that adapted to a terrestrial. In india there are about 45,000 plant species are known that represent about 7% of the worlds flora. Crops are plants that provide food, feed, fiber, and fuel. Understanding the diversity of plants and algae will help you appreciate the diversity of life forms, phylogenetic relationships, ecology and economic importance.
Rewrite your lecture notes the same day these are given. Amherst college 220 south pleasant street amherst, ma 01002. Alpha diversity, beta diversity, gamma diversity, what are the uses of. The plant body of bryophytes is more differentiated than that of algae.
Biodiversity is the shortened form of two words biological and diversity. In 2002, the conference of the parties of the convention on biological diversity, through decision vi9, adopted the global strategy for plant conservation gspc. Introduction to biodiversity center for biodiversity. Kerala is the southernmost state along the western coast of peninsular india. History and conservation of wild and cultivated plant diversity in. The diversity in plant life can be understood from the following headings. Classification and plant diversity lecture outline the five kingdoms prokaryotes vs. With more than 250,000 species, they are second in size only to the arthropoda plants have been around for a very long time. Your plants belong to you, but in a larger sense, they serve your community, since diversity is the sum of all backyards. They usually occur in damp, humid and shaded localities. Plant diversity is a significant driver of multiple ecosystem functions, such as plant biomass production 1, and carbon sequestration 2. Chronosequence studies of natural forest stands indicate that, following canopy closure, vascular plant species diversity.
Chronosequence studies of natural forest stands indicate that, following canopy closure, vascular plant species diversity tends to increase with time, peaking in old growth. We present strong evidence that pathogens play a critical role in structuring plant communities and maintaining plant diversity. An overview of plant biodiversity is provided in this chapter. All elements associated with this presentation are for use for nonprofit, educational purposes in the fields of plant nematology, plant pathology and related plant protection and helminthology disciplines. If you live in california and visit the mediterranean, chile, south africa or australia, you might notice similarities between the plant life. Alpha diversity, beta diversity, gamma diversity, what are the uses of biodiversity.
Crossreference your notes with the ones posted on the internet. Based on whether plants have a welldifferentiated body and the presence or absence of. Wed18 introduction to the land plants 20fri test iii wk 8 readingssilvertown 5 lab exam labs 16 mon23 adaptations to terrestrial life wed25 bryophytes 27fri maintaining species diversity march 26 spring break wk 9 readingssilvertown 6. Classification of biodiversity ppt and pdf easybiologyclass. The habsburg emperor rudolf ii as vertumnus, by giuseppe arcimboldo, 1591. Maintenance of plant species diversity by pathogens annual. Many evolutionary biologists believe that the green algae gave rise to the land plants. Introduction to biodiversity center for biodiversity outcomes. Plant evolutionary diversity, at that time, was a traditional course taught in botany departments where we study the evolution and relationships of plants, algae and fungi. Plant diversity page pd1 diversity in the plant kingdom i.
Therefore, it is important to understand what makes an ecosystem thrive. Biodiversity and conservation although india h as only 2. They are produced on every inhabited continent except antarctica and were essential for. Details of genetic diversity, species diversity and ecosystem diversity are given. Understanding the diversity of plants and algae will help you appreciate. Stephen butler, cochair of the businesshigher education forum, believes diversity is an invaluable competitive asset robinson 2002. Plant diversity,structure, and function flashcards.
Pathogens mediate plant species coexistence through tradeoffs between competitive ability and resistance to pathogens and through pathogen specialization. You can preserve biodiversity by abandoning the idea that your garden should resemble your neighbors. Nov 01, 2011 7 videos play all plant diversity and evolution craig savage using nuclear science to boost plant biodiversity duration. They play an important role in plant succession on bare rockssoil. Introduction to the cell both living and nonliving things are composed of molecules made from chemical elements such as carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen. Biodiversitybiodiversity thevariety of lifethevariety of life 1 2. Plant diversity and generation of ecosystem services at. The cells have a cell wall which is made of cellulose. The organization of these molecules into cells is one feature that distinguishes living things from all other matter. These are autotrophic and synthesize food by photosynthesis due to the presence of chloroplasts classification of plant kingdom. Ask questions the department of biological sciences also offers free tutoring for students who are enrolled in this and other to 2000 level undergraduate biology courses. Nonnative species introductions have greatly increased plant species richness in many regions of the world at the same time that they have led to. Plants are very different in the various habitats around the world.
Dont plant overused species and space related specimens far apart in your yard. Maintenance of plant species diversity by pathogens. Genetic diversity and conservation and utilization of plant. At one time, anything that was green and that wasnt an animal was considered to be a plant. Bryophytes are also called amphibians of the plant kingdom because these plants can live in soil but are dependent on water for sexual reproduction. With more than 250,000 species, they are second in size only to the arthropoda. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext.