Question

First phylogenetic system of plant classification was given by

• A. Engler and Prantl
• B. Eichler
• C. Oswald Tippo
• D. Bentham and Hooker

Answer 1

The correct option is B Eichler

Eichler classified the plant kingdom into two sub-kingdoms namely Cryptogamae (absence of flowers and seeds and reproduces by spores) and Phanerogamae (presence of flowers and seeds) in the year 1833. He accepted the concept of evolution and considered the simple characters with respect to related plants.

Thus, the correct answer is option B.