Plant Kingdom Labs
Class 11 · Biology · 8 labs
Building PlantID: India's Plant Taxonomy Startup
Step into the shoes of a startup founder building an AI-powered plant identification app. Explore the evolution of plant classification systems — from Linnaeus's artificial system to modern phylogenetic and numerical approaches — before meeting algae, the simplest members of Kingdom Plantae.
Seaweed Safari: Coastal Algae Classification Lab
Step into the shoes of a marine biologist at India's Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) and simulate the collection, analysis, and classification of algae specimens from India's vast coastline. Identify brown and red algae based on pigments, stored food, cell wall composition, and reproductive features.
Himalayan Forest Ranger — Pteridophyte & Gymnosperm Explorer
Join the Indian Forest Service as a trainee ranger in the Himalayan ranges. Explore pteridophyte reproduction, heterospory, and gymnosperm adaptations through field surveys and specimen identification in diverse forest zones.
Darjeeling Botanical Studio — Bryophyte & Pteridophyte Life Cycles
Step into the role of a botanical illustrator at a Darjeeling herbarium. Visualize the life cycles, reproductive structures, and key stages of liverworts, mosses, and pteridophytes through interactive diagrams and model-building exercises.
Ocean's Bounty: The Algae Kitchen Challenge
Join Chef Priya's Mumbai restaurant kitchen to master algae forms, reproduction methods, economic importance, and green algae characteristics through fast-paced cooking-themed challenges. Each dish you prepare reveals secrets about these remarkable aquatic organisms!
Moss & Liverwort Lab: Bryophyte Biology in the Western Ghats
Enter a virtual botanical research station in the Western Ghats to study bryophytes — the 'amphibians of the plant kingdom.' Dissect specimens, trace the life cycle from gametophyte to sporophyte, and understand their ecological significance in one of India's biodiversity hotspots.
Lalbagh Botanical Garden — Seed Detective Challenge
Step into the role of a botanical detective at Bengaluru's iconic Lalbagh Botanical Garden. Investigate gymnosperm cone structures, trace pollen tube pathways, and classify angiosperm specimens by distinguishing dicots from monocots.
Plant Kingdom Grand Simulator — IISER Mohali Virtual Biology Lab
Simulate a comprehensive review of the entire Plant Kingdom at the IISER Mohali virtual lab. Walk through evolutionary milestones, test your understanding of life cycles, ploidy levels, and classification criteria, and master the NCERT exercise questions interactively.