Q. 54.2( 12 Votes )
How do you prepare your own herbarium sheets? What are the different tools you carry with you while collecting plants for the preparation of a herbarium? What information should a preserved plant material on the herbarium sheet provide for taxonomical studies?
Answer :
For preparing a herbarium sheet, paper is cut in the desired length →say, 29 x 41 cm.)
Dried specimen is taken and mounted on the sheers with the help of glue. You may use cellotape if desired.
Labels are out underneath each specimen.
Collections tools will include:
1. Digger
2. Knife and Scissors
3. Newspaper
4. Blotting sheet
5. Plant press
6. Notebook
7. Magnifying glass
The information that will be provided:
1. Scientific name of specimen
2. Taxonomical details
3. Common name
4. Collector’s name
5. Place of collection
6. Date and Time
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