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c. Leaves<br />

d. Bulbs<br />

2. Cut across (transverse section) the fruits to expose the inside <strong>and</strong> compare them.<br />

3. Complete the plant taxonomic classification of sweet corn, following the example<br />

given in Section 2.2.<br />

4. Field trip<br />

a. Take a walk on campus, bringing along copies of figures to use in identifying<br />

the variety of characteristics that are the basis of plant taxonomy. Record as<br />

many distinguishing features as are represented in the plants on campus<br />

(e.g., flower arrangement, leaf shape, <strong>and</strong> margin).<br />

b. Take a trip to a botanical garden <strong>and</strong> repeat the exercises in part a.<br />

OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT<br />

1. What is plant taxonomy?<br />

2. Discuss the rationale for classifying plants.<br />

3. Briefly discuss the history of plant classification.<br />

4. Distinguish between a pome <strong>and</strong> a drupe.<br />

5. Tomato is a fruit, <strong>and</strong> so are peanut <strong>and</strong> cashew. Explain.<br />

6. What is the binomial nomenclature? Who invented it?<br />

7. Distinguish between warm-season crops <strong>and</strong> cool-season crops.<br />

8. Discuss how a plant breeder might be guided by the classification<br />

categories in his or her professional work.<br />

9. Certain plants can be classified as annual, biennial, or perennial, on different<br />

occasions. Explain.<br />

10. Discuss the benefits of operational classification of plants.<br />

Outcomes Assessment 61

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