Botany is the scientific study of plants, including their evolution, structure, physiology, classification, genetics, and interaction with the environment. Students learn about algae, fungi, bryophytes, pteridophytes, gymnosperms, and angiosperms, plant anatomy, developmental biology, biochemistry, phytochemistry, and genetics. The course includes significant laboratory and fieldwork. Graduates can become botanists, biological technicians, agricultural researchers, environmental consultants, or pursue advanced studies. Botany is central to research, conservation, biotechnology, crop science, and the development of pharmaceuticals and biofuels.