The journal discusses articles on gene action, regulation, and transmission in both plant and animal species, including the genetic aspects of botany, cytogenetics and evolution, zoology, and molecular and developmental biology.

It is the purpose of this publication to assist those interested in medicinal plant identification and to furnish other useful information in connection with the work.

Published papers whose appeal lies in their subject-matter rather than their technical statistical contents. Medical, social, educational, legal,demographic and governmental issues are of particular concern.