Question

what information does herbarium file must have ?

Answer 1

Date, collection number, location, habitat, habit, special characteristics.

Materials list for plant collecting: –

Plant press
Plastic bags
Garden secateurs & trowel
Small note book & pencil
Jeweller’s tags (optional)
Camera (optional)
GPS & altimeter (optional)

Answer 2

The following points highlight the eight main steps to be followed for preparing a herbarium. The steps are: 1. Rules for Herbarium Plant Collection

2. Tools and Equipment’s

3. Identification and Classification Back at Home

4. Setting the Plants Up

5. Special Treatments

6. Drying Plant Specimens

7. Mounting of Specimens on Herbarium Sheets

8. Herbarium Organization.

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