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Plant molecular biology
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The study of structures and functions of important biological molecules such as proteins or nucleic acids
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Plant biochemistry
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The study of the chemical interactions within plants, including a variety of chemicals that plants produce
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Plant cell biology
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Encompasses the structures, functions, and life processes of plant cells
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Plant anatomy
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Is the study of microscopic plant structure (cells and tissue)
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Plant morphology
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The study of the structures of plant parts such as leaves, roots, and stems including their evolution and development
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Plant physiology
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Studies such processes as photosynthesis and mineral nutrition to understand how plants function
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Plant genetics
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The study of plant heredity and variation
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Plant ecology
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The study of interrelationships among plants and between plants and their environment
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Plant systematics
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Encompasses the evolutionary relationships among different plant groups
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Plant taxonomy
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A subdiscipline of systematics, deals with the description, naming, and classification of plants
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Paleobotany
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Study of plants in the geological past
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Bryology
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Study of mosses and similar plants
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Agronomy
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Study of field crops and soils
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Horticulture
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Study ornamental plants, fruits, and vegetable crops
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Economic botany
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Study of plants with commercial importanance
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