plant science
Study of flora
Plant science is the study of plants—their biology, growth, genetics, and uses.
The term encompasses botany, horticulture, agronomy, and related fields: She's pursuing a degree in plant science.
In academic and agricultural contexts, plant science often emphasizes practical applications like crop improvement, pest management, and sustainable farming rather than pure botanical research.
- genetic modificationAltering DNA deliberately
- photosynthesisLight-to-sugar conversion in plants
- rootsUnderground nutrient absorbers
- root systemUnderground plant structure
- algaePrimitive aquatic photosynthesizers
chlorophyll · alkaloids · DNA sequencing · botany · ecosystems · medicinal plants · stems · growth hormone · crop rotation · transpiration · carbon cycle · hybridization · seed bank · taxonomy · flavonoids · terpenes · phenolics · agroforestry
plant sciencezoology
Study of fauna
animal biology · mammalogy · entomology · ornithology · ichthyology
plant sciencegeology
Study of Earth's composition
mineralogy · chemistry · physics · astronomy · astrophysics