Recent DNA evidence suggests to some plant taxonomists that the traditional way of classifying flowering plants is not correct, and that flowering plants need to be completely reclassified. Other botanists disagree, saying it would be chaotic and unwise to disregard the historical classification groups. Argue for an against keeping traditional classification schemes.

Recent DNA evidence suggests to some plant taxonomists that the traditional way of classifying flowering plants is not correct, and that flowering plants need to be completely reclassified. Other botanists disagree, saying it would be chaotic and unwise to disregard the historical classification groups. Argue for an against keeping traditional classification schemes.

Science Of Agriculture Biological Approach

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Author:Herren

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Chapter6: The Classification Of Agricultural Organisms

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