The various stages of plant growth and development, including germination, vegetative growth, flowering, and reproduction.
Plant anatomy: The study of the structure and organization of plant cells, tissues, and organs.
Photosynthesis: The process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy and synthesize organic compounds.
Respiration: The process by which plants release energy from organic compounds to fuel their metabolic processes.
Transport: The movement of water, nutrients, and other substances through different parts of the plant.
Hormones: The chemical messengers that regulate plant growth and development.
Reproduction: The process by which plants reproduce sexually or asexually.
Genetics: The study of genetic variation and inheritance in plants.
Ecology: The study of plant interactions with their environment and other organisms.
Evolution: The process by which plants have evolved over time and the mechanisms that drive evolutionary change.
Biotechnology: The application of technology to study and manipulate plant growth and development.
Agronomy: The science of crop production, including plant breeding, cultivation, and management.
Horticulture: The practice of growing and cultivating plants for aesthetic, culinary, and medicinal purposes.
Forestry: The management of forest ecosystems for timber production, conservation, and ecological sustainability.
Plant pathology: The study of plant diseases and their control.
Plant biophysics: The study of physical processes and principles that can explain plant growth and development.
Germination: The process by which a seed grows into a plant.
Vegetative growth: The growth of stems, leaves, and roots.
Reproductive growth: The development of flowers and fruits.
Senescence: The aging process of plant cells, tissues, and organs.
Dormancy: A state of suspension of growth and development.
Photomorphogenesis: Growth and development regulated by light signals.
Developmental plasticity: The ability of a plant to adjust its growth and development in response to environmental cues.
Tropism: Growth or turning of a plant in response to a specific stimulus, such as light or gravity.
Auxin-mediated growth: Growth and development regulated by the hormone auxin.
Gibberellin-mediated growth: Growth and development regulated by the hormone gibberellin.
Abscisic acid-mediated growth: Growth and development regulated by the hormone abscisic acid.
Ethylene-mediated growth: Growth and development regulated by the hormone ethylene.
Stress-induced growth: Growth and development stimulated by environmental stressors, such as drought or high salinity.