The Botany section is dedicated to the scientific study of plants and other photosynthetic organisms, such as algae and some forms of protists. Modern botany integrates morphological , physiological , genetic , molecular and ecological approaches to analyze plant diversity, its evolution and its functions in natural and anthropized systems.
The main areas covered include:
Plant morphology and anatomy : macroscopic and microscopic structural analysis of roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits and seeds;
Plant physiology : metabolic processes such as photosynthesis, transpiration, cellular respiration, nutrient uptake, and hormonal regulation;
Reproduction and development : life cycles, alternation of generations, pollination, fertilization and embryonic development;
Genetics and evolution of plants : adaptations, speciation, hybridization, evolution of vascular plants and angiosperms;
Plant ecology : interactions between plants and the environment, adaptive strategies, dynamics of plant communities, phytosociology;
Systematics and taxonomy : phylogenetic classification, dichotomous keys, evolution of the main groups (Bryophytes, Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms, Angiosperms);
Plant biotechnology : in vitro cultures, genetic engineering, varietal improvement, pesticides and bioenergy.
Understanding the biological mechanisms underlying plant life is essential to address global challenges such as food security, sustainable management of natural resources and climate change, making botany a key discipline in the life sciences landscape.
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