Importance of Herbarium
Some of the important features of the Herbarium are mentioned below:
- The herbarium is used for research and exhibition therefore it provides detailed information about the specimen which are been stored. It also acts as an instant referral system in taxonomical studies.
- Herbarium can also be used for the classification of unknown plants.
- In the studies of plant specimens, the herbarium is used as a repository as it provides geographical and historical information about the different plant species.
Herbarium : Technique, Importance and Functions
An herbarium is a type of storehouse or repository of the collected plant specimens which are dried, pressed, mounted, and preserved on sheets. The first herbarium was developed by the professor of botany Luca Ghini. It helps in the detailed study of different types of plants. It is used for preserving plant wealth including the type of the material. The largest Herbarium in India is Central National Herbarium which is located in the Indian Botanical Garden at Kolkata.