Current Progress in Plant Science

Plant Science, also called botany or plant biology, refers to the scientific study of plants. This field includes the study of the smallest of plants like algae, fungi to the largest in this category like trees. The main aim of botany is to improve the supply of various plant products like medicines, foods, fibres, building materials, etc. and to manage wilderness. There are many sub-fields of plant biology like anatomy which refers to study of cells and tissues of plants, ecology which is the study of plant and their relation with environment, paleobotany which is the study of evolution of fossil plants, biophysics which refers to the study of physical aspects of plant life processes, etc. This book unravels the recent studies in the field of plant science by presenting the researches conducted by international experts. It will also provide interesting topics for research that readers can take up. This book will provide in-depth knowledge of this topic and its sub-fields. It will elucidate the new technologies and concepts related to this area. It will serve as a reference guide to broad spectrum of readers including botanists, environmentalists, ecologists, researchers and students associated with this field. 3