Multiple choice

Phylogenetic system of plant classification was proposed by:

  1. John Ray

  2. Bentham and Hooker

  3. Engler and Prantl

  4. Carolus Linnaeus

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Engler and Prantl proposed the phylogenetic system of classification based on evolutionary relationships and increasing complexity. Their system (1887-1899) arranged plants from simple to complex forms, emphasizing phylogenetic connections over just morphological similarities.