Plant Physiology And Metabolism
The study of the inner workings of plants, or their physiology, is known as plant physiology. It is a sub-discipline of botany. Breathing, hormone functions, photosynthesis, feeding, nastic motions, tropisms, parthenogenesis, phototropism, as well as circadian rhythms are some of the primary activities discussed. Environmental stress physiology, seed germination, stomatal function, and dormancy are also covered. Besides, the topic is strongly associated with the sciences like plant morphology, plant ecology, phytochemistry, genetics, biophysics, molecular biology and cell biology. Plant physiology focuses on examining every internal action of the plant. The major physical and chemical processes are explored in the topic. This includes events that occur on a wide range of temporal and spatial scales. In other words, the study examines molecular interactions like photosynthesis and also the internal transport of water, minerals, and nutrients. There are also large-scale processes, such as changing the seasons, the growth of plants, the regulation of reproduction, and hibernation. The physiology of plants is a vital field of study for farmers. How plants are grown is an art form. Agriculture is the bedrock upon which human civilization was built. Domesticated species farming creates food surpluses that allow city dwellers to have a better standard of living. Plant genetics, agronomy, and also the use of the agrochemicals like fertilisers and pesticides are all part of today's agriculture.