Plant morphology called Phytomorphology is the study of the physical form and external structure of plants. It is an important science as it is directly concerned with knowing plant structure and thus in correct identification of the plant. Phytomorphology represents a study of the development, form and structure of plants that helps in the interpretation of various morphological patterns in the world of plants. The Board of Studies in Botany of Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune taken one more important step to introduce full course of plant morphology from Plant root to fruit – Bot 151-T-Plant Morphology on the basis of which Practical Course Bot 152-P is now implemented from this academic year 2025.This book is going to introduce you practical aspects of plant morphology from root-shoot-Leaf-Inflorescence- flower-fruit and seed also.

The science of plant morphology was started by notable Germans Goethe, Goebel Hofmeister, Troll, and others. Goethe, actually proposed the term morphology in 1790 that describes the physical form and external structure of plants. The practical course on plant morphology includes the morphology of root, stem, leaf, inflorescence, flower, floral whorls- calyx, corolla, perianth, androecium, gynoecium, and the morphology of fruit and seed. We have tried to explain these parts of plants with the most suitable figures to understand the practical aspects of plant structure. The readers of this book will appreciate the style of practical presentation.

We authors are thankful to our publisher Prashant Publications, Jalgoan, for showing a clear understanding in presenting this practical course on Botany. So also this is a traditional course of plant science publication has taken the most important step to present the book on Plant Morphology Practicals. All the staff has taken the most painful steps to present the book in readable form. Actually, it includes maximum figures so they are neatly arranged and made practically useful by authors and publication family also. We hope this practical book will find its better position among the students and teachers. Suggestions, comments, and criticisms from the readers will always be welcome and accepted sincerely for further improvement of this book on practical aspects of plant morphology.