This book is designed to help learner in identifying different grass species which on first encounter seems too much difficult to understand. The actual photographic visualization of the plant and its character (Inflorescence – Panicle, Spike or Flower - Spikelet) will aid in understanding the unique terminology assigned to this particular family apart from the conventional ones. As grasses show enormously high variations it is advised to use this book as reference to understand morphology and general appearance of grasses only and not as an exclusive identifier for comprehensive research works. The book contains 60 genera (57 % of total) out of 105 recorded genera for the state comprising 80 species.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Grasses
- Panicoideae
- Maydeae
- Andropogoneae
- Paniceae
- Pooideae
- Bambuseae
- Arundineae
- Eragrosteae
- Chlorideae
- Aveneae
- Aleuropodeae
- Oryzeae
- Zoyseae
- Perotideae
- Aristideae
- Sporoboleae
- Triticeae
- Panicoideae
- References
- Annexure-I Grasses in alphabetical order of scientific name
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This book aims to aid learners in identifying different grass species, which can often seem challenging to understand. It focuses on providing photographic visualizations of the plants and their unique characteristics, particularly their inflorescence types, to aid in understanding the terminology used for this family.
- The importance and prevalence of grasses in human civilization and agriculture
- The systematics and morphology of grasses
- Grassland types and their distribution, specifically focusing on Gujarat
- The unique features of the grass family (Poaceae) and their distinguishing characteristics from other similar families
- The diversity and distribution of grass species in Gujarat
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The book covers a wide array of grass species, providing detailed descriptions and visualizations of their key characteristics. Each chapter focuses on a specific grass species, presenting information on its systematic position, morphology, and distribution. The book covers a significant portion of the grass genera and species found in the Gujarat state.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The primary keywords and topics covered in this book include grass systematics, morphology, identification, Gujarat, India, Poaceae, Panicoideae, Pooideae, grassland types, and various grass species descriptions, including their vernacular names.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the 'Grasses of Gujarat State' handbook?
The book is designed as a beginner's guide to help learners identify different grass species in Gujarat through photographic visualizations and simplified terminology.
How many grass genera are covered in this book?
The book contains 60 genera, which represents approximately 57% of the 105 recorded grass genera in the state of Gujarat, covering a total of 80 species.
What are the two main subfamilies of grasses discussed?
The book categorizes grasses primarily into the subfamilies Panicoideae and Pooideae.
What unique features are used to identify grasses in this guide?
Identification focuses on inflorescence types (such as Panicles and Spikes) and the structure of the flower (Spikelet), using actual photographs to aid visualization.
Can this book be used for comprehensive scientific research?
The author advises using the book as a reference for general appearance and morphology only, rather than as an exclusive identifier for advanced or comprehensive research works.
- Quote paper
- Shashikant Parmar (Author), 2020, Grasses of Gujarat State (A Beginner's Handbook), Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1160717
