Question

What is the study of plants called?

Answer 1

Hint: The plants are the most important part of the living world. They are the photosynthetic organisms that convert light energy into chemical energy which is utilised by all living beings. The study of plants comes under biology. Theophrastus is considered the father of Botany.

Complete answer:
Biology is the branch of science which deals with the study of all living organisms. It comprises the study of structure, function, growth, origin, evolution of living organisms. Biology is divided into two branches

Zoology- It involves the study of animals. It includes the study of structure, physiology, classification and development of animals.

Botany- It involves the study of plants, their structure, classification, physiology and development. Plants are autotrophic organisms that can prepare their own food. They differ from animals in having a definite cell wall and chloroplast which is the chief organelle of photosynthesis. In terms of general characteristics, plants do not show movement and produce seeds. The lichens, algae, cyanobacteria all are included under plants. The word Botany is derived from the ancient Greek word botany meaning pasture.

Modern botany is a multidisciplinary stream that includes diverse areas of science and technology. The study includes reproduction, biochemistry, development, diseases, evolution, etc. It also includes the study at the molecular and epigenetics level. It also includes the study at the environmental level.

Note: The plants provide us with many valuable products like fruits, vegetables, wood, rubber, flowers, medicines etc. The study of fruits and vegetables comes under horticulture. The study of forest or forestry is also an important branch of botany that deals with the study of forest and forest products.