Introduction to botany
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Botany is the science of plant life and a branch of biology, encompassing disciplines such as mycology and phycology. It studies approximately 410,000 species of land plants and is crucial for understanding food production, food security, and the relationship between plants and people. The term 'botany' originates from the Greek word for pasture or grass, highlighting its focus on plant life and its importance to ecosystems and agriculture.
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Introduction to botany
- 1. BOTANY Introduction to Botany Secrets of Botany
- 2. What is Botany? • The science of plant life • A branch of biology Secrets of Botany
- 3. Also known as • Plant science(s) • Plant biology • Phytology Secrets of Botany
- 4. Term explanation • The term "botany" comes from the Ancient Greek word βοτάνη (botanē) meaning pasture, grass, or fodder • βοτάνη is in turn derived from βόσκειν (boskein), to feed or to graze Secrets of Botany
- 5. Disciplines of Botany • The study of fungi and algae by mycologists and phycologists respectively • Approximately 410,000 species of land plants • 391,000 species are vascular plants • Approximately 369,000 species of flowering plants • Approximately 20,000 are bryophytes Secrets of Botany
- 6. Scope and importance • Virtually all staple foods come either directly from plants, or indirectly from animals that eat them • At the base of most food chains • Botanists study how plants produce food and how to increase yields • Feed the world and provide food security for future generations • Control of plant pathogens in agriculture and natural ecosystems • The relationships between plants and people Secrets of Botany