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by Stephanie


Why I Chose This Topic
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  I chose the science topic botany because the study of plants, including their structure, properties, and biochemical processes, is super interesting to me. I also like learning about plant classification, the study of plant diseases, and interactions with the environment.
Science Concept

Botany is a subfield of biology that investigates the structure, properties, and biochemical processes of plants. Plant classification, the study of plant diseases, and interactions with the environment are also included. Agriculture, horticulture, and forestry have all been built on the foundation of botany's theories and findings.Early humans relied on plants for food, shelter, clothing, medicine, ornament, tools, and magic, making them of the utmost importance. 
Today, it is known that green plants are essential to all life on Earth, in addition to their economic and practical benefits: Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert solar energy into the chemical energy of food, which is what makes life possible. Oxygen production and release as a byproduct of photosynthesis is a second unique and significant characteristic of green plants. Over 3,500,000,000 years of photosynthesis by green plants and algae have resulted in the atmospheric oxygen, which is absolutely necessary for many forms of life.
Over time, humans began to cultivate and collect plants.
 
Not only did this domestication lead to the growth of agriculture, but it also stabilized previously nomadic human populations. The first villages and earliest civilizations emerged when agricultural people settled in areas where they could rely on adequate food supplies.You probably have found a career opportunity that interests you after hearing about the endless list. However, how should you get ready for your new job in the fascinating field of botany? 


First of all, keep in mind that most of the aforementioned careers only require a Bachelor's degree and four years of college. Careers as laboratory technicians or technical assistants are readily available in education, industry, government, museums, botanical gardens, and parks if you meet these requirements. However, there are numerous other positions that require a Master's or Doctoral degree. A Ph.D. is required for the majority of teaching and research positions at colleges and universities. If you are still in high school, it is never too early to start making preparations. Be sure to include classes in English, mathematics, foreign language, physics, chemistry, biology, social studies, and the humanities that prepare you for college.


Application
 
The scientific fields of microbiology, pathology, and chemistry all play a role in the broad field of botany, which is a branch of biology. The scientific and methodical study of plants is known as botany.
As a result, botanists are merely scientists who investigate a variety of aspects of plant biology or plant science. Where do they work as a botanist? A botanist works on subjects like photochemistry and chemical derivatives in plants. The fields of agriculture, horticulture, management and conservation of natural resources, biotechnology, medicine, and forestry are all areas in which botanists put their knowledge to use. Botanists collaborate with other life scientists in offices, the field, and laboratories. When conducting research or documenting plant species, they may also work in remote locations. What do they study?

Taxonomy, which can be defined as the science of naming, classifying, and describing organisms, is the field in which botanists study the processes and mechanisms of plant parts. If you choose to major in botany, you can specialize in a related field like; economic botany, marine botany, forest botany, forensic botany, plant pathologist, and so on. The subjects that will help a botanist do well in school are; 
chemistry and biology-related subjects. Most professional jobs in botany require a bachelor's degree and a lot of experience. What kinds of questions do botanists ask?

By thinking like a botanist, one can answer questions like: How do plants change as the seasons change? How do trees appear in the winter when we look at their composition and observe plants? Why don't plants use artificial light to photosynthesise? What factors influence plant growth and development? These are instances of 
questions that botanists ask themselves during their craving and comprehension of everything about plants  What sort of techniques do they utilize?
Experiments are carried out by botanists to ascertain how plants transform simple chemicals into composite chemicals. As a result, they use microscopes to examine plant cell structure. They also use excavation methods to recover and study ancient plant remains on the ground or during fieldwork. They might even investigate the development of the plant's DNA. Why is their research important?   Because they improve and expand the supply of medicines, plant products, fibers, foods, and building materials, the findings or results of botanical research are significant.
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Famous Scientist 
    
George Washington Carver, Although Carver is best known for his various methods of farming and preparing peanuts, he made a great deal more for the plant sciences. First, he came up with a variety of crop rotation strategies that improve soil fertility and boost farm productivity and sustainability. Carver studied plant pathogens while he was a student, advancing both botany and mycology at the same time.
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Career Path

  A career in the field of science that I chose is a florist. A florist has many tasks like the Producing, selling, and trading of flowers which are just a few of the many duties that fall under the umbrella of a florist. Making stunning floral designs and taking care of flowers are some of the additional responsibilities. Additionally, florists must complete tasks like stocking, presenting, and delivering flowers.
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