areas of study

Question 1

phytochemistry

Answer 1

study of plant chemistry

Question 2

cytology

Answer 2

study of sub-cellular component studies; study of organelles and substrates

Question 3

anatomy

Answer 3

study of internal structures, cell + tissue types

Question 4

morphology

Answer 4

study of outward appearance + physical description

Question 5

physiology

Answer 5

study of movement and internal function

Question 6

plant biotechnology

Answer 6

use of plants for industrial purposes

Question 7

taxonomy

Answer 7

study of plant classification, naming + identification

Question 8

systematics

Answer 8

study of diversity and evolutionary relationships

Question 9

phycology

Answer 9

study of algae

Question 10

paleobotany

Answer 10

study of plant fossils + ancient/extinct plants

Question 11

forensic botany

Answer 11

use of plants in criminal investigations or judicial proceedings

Question 12

plant ecology

Answer 12

study of interactions of plants with the environment

Question 13

ethnobotany

Answer 13

study of human uses of plants and plants in culture

Question 14

mycology

Answer 14

study of fungi

Question 15

bryology

Answer 15

study of mosses

Question 16

lichenology

Answer 16

study of lichens

Question 17

pteridology

Answer 17

study of ferns