[BOTAONE] SUBDISCIPLINES OF BOTANY

Plant Molecular Biology

Structure function of important biological molecules (proteins, nucleic acids).

Plant Biochemistry

Chemical interactions plus the chemicals they produce.

Plant Cell Biology (Cytology)

Structures, functions life processes

Plant Anatomy

Internal features (cells, tissues) revealed through dissection.

Plant Morphology

External features (physical form, structure)

Plant Physiology

How it functions (photosynthesis, mineral nutrition)

Plant Ecology

Interrelationships and their environment

Plant Genetics

Heredity and variation

Plant Paleontology

Biology and evolution in the geologic past (plant fossils)

Plant Geography (Phytogeography; Geobotany)

Geographical distribution

Plant Taxonomy/Systematics

Classification, identification, description, nomenclature, diversity

Phycology

Algae biology and taxonomy

Bryology

Non-vascular plant (mosses, liverworts, hornworts) biology and taxonomy

Mycology

Fungi biology and taxonomy

Pteridology

Ferns and fern allies biology and taxonomy

Palynology

Scientific study of living and fossil spores and pollen grains

Ethnobotany

Scientific study of traditional knowledge and customs of people concerning plants and their medical, religious and other economic uses.

Forestry

Forest conservation and products (lumber, non-timber forest products)

Agronomy

Field crops and soils

Horticulture

Science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, ornament plants.

Economic Botany

Plants with commercial importance (spices, fibers)

Pharmacognosy

Branch of Pharmacology dealing with medical substances of biological origin (esp obtained from plants)

Plant Pathology (Phytopathology)

Scientific study of plant diseases