Why major in Plant Biology?
Plant Biology is the scientific study of plants, algae, fungi, and bacteria – basically all living organisms except animals. Green plants and algae provide the photosynthetic energy for fueling all other life on Earth and drive global water and carbon cycles. Fungi and bacteria are the fundamental recyclers of the Earth. Fields of concentration include the interdisciplinary areas of environmental plant biology, plant ecology and evolution, cellular and molecular plant biology, and the traditional areas of botany, such as anatomy, morphology, systematics, physiology, mycology and phycology. What career opportunities are available for me? A plant biology degree is an excellent credential for a wide range of career options, including domestic and international opportunities in business, research and teaching in both governmental and private sectors. Plant biologists can work in the field, in the forest, in the laboratory, in botanical gardens or nurseries, in food or seed companies, or in