Test on Plant Collection for Ethnobotany and Ethnopharmacology

Question 1: The step-by-step procedure for plant collecting recommends tagging specimens with a standard label after arranging them in newspaper, but before recording site/habitat data in a notebook.

A. Yes

B. No

Explanation: The study materials state the step-by-step procedure for plant collecting as: 'Find a specimen that is representative of the existing population.', 'Placed the specimen inside the folded newspaper, arrange properly, use corrugated cardboard to separate specimens , press under moderate pressure.', 'Tag every specimen using jeweler's tags (name, collection number, date and site)', and 'Record site/habitat and individual specimen data in a notebook.' The materials specify tagging with jeweler's tags, not a standard label, and this occurs before recording site/habitat data in a notebook.

Question 2: Which of the following field and preserving tools are correctly described according to the study materials?

A. A clinometer is an instrument used for measuring angles of slope or inclination.

B. A vasculum is a container designed to keep field samples viable by maintaining a cool, humid environment.

C. A plant press utilizes corrugated cardboard to allow passage of air and blotter paper to speed wicking of moisture.

D. A field notebook should be a softcover book with regular ink to ensure flexibility and ease of use.

Explanation: The study materials state that a clinometer is an 'instrument for measuring angles of slope (or tilt), elevation or inclination of an object with respect to gravity'. A vasculum is described as a 'container used to keep field samples viable by maintaining a cool, humid environment'. The plant press is detailed as having 'Corrugated cardboard allows passage of air' and 'Blotter paper speeds wicking of moisture'. However, a field notebook is described as 'A hardbound book specially impregnated with resin to make it substantially stronger as well as water resistant' and requiring 'inks are permanent, waterproof, chemical resistant and temperature-resistant'.

Question 3: A standard herbarium label includes specific fields for the scientific name, family, and the name of the collector.

A. Yes

B. No

Explanation: The study materials state that a herbarium label includes specific fields such as 'Scientific Name', 'Family', and 'Name of the collector'.

Question 4: The primary equipment for a herbarium includes large aquariums for housing aquatic plant specimens.

A. Yes

B. No

Explanation: The study materials list protective storage cabinets, microscopes, presses, dryers, books, journals, maps, and digitizing equipment as essential for a herbarium, but do not mention aquariums.

Question 5: Which of the following institutions are identified in the study materials as housing herbarium collections in Prague?

A. Herbarium Collections at the Charles University in Prague

B. Herbarium Collections at the National Museum

C. Missouri Botanical Garden

D. Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Faculty of Agrobiology, Food and Natural Resources, Department of Botany and Plant Physiology

Explanation: The study materials list 'Herbarium Collections at the Charles University in Prague', 'Herbarium Collections at the National Museum', and 'Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Faculty of Agrobiology, Food and Natural Resources, Department of Botany and Plant Physiology' as herbaria in Prague. The Missouri Botanical Garden is listed under 'WORLD'S LARGEST HERBARIA' and not as a location in Prague.