Botany

Botany is the scientific study of plants, including their structure, growth, reproduction, metabolism, development, diseases, and environmental interactions. It encompasses various aspects of plant life, such as physiology, ecology, taxonomy, and genetics. Botanists investigate the relationships between plants and their ecosystems, as well as the roles that plants play in the environment and their importance for human life, including agriculture, horticulture, and medicine. The field of botany contributes to understanding biodiversity and the conservation of plant species and ecosystems.