Botanist
Botanist
A Botanist (pronunciation: /ˈbɒtənɪst/) is a scientist who specializes in the study of plants and their relationship to the environment. The term originates from the Greek word "botane," which means "pasture" or "grass."
Etymology
The term "Botanist" comes from the Greek word "botane," which means "pasture" or "grass." The suffix "-ist" is derived from the Latin "-ista," which is used to denote a person who practices or is concerned with something, or holds certain principles, doctrines, etc.
Related Terms
- Botany: The scientific study of plants, including their physiology, structure, genetics, ecology, distribution, classification, and economic importance.
- Plant Physiology: The study of the physical, chemical and biological functions of plants.
- Plant Ecology: The study of the interactions between plants and their environment.
- Plant Taxonomy: The science that finds, identifies, describes, classifies, and names plants.
- Plant Genetics: The study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in plants.
- Plant Morphology: The study of the physical form and external structure of plants.
- Plant Pathology: The scientific study of diseases in plants caused by pathogens and environmental conditions.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Botanist
- Wikipedia's article - Botanist
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