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Economic Botany
TASK 1 – GENERAL RECOGNITION

PROGRAM: AGRONOMY

PRESENTED BY:
TATIANA TAMAYO

GROUP: 201710_50

TUTOR: YUBERICA FERNANDA DIAZ

NATIONAL OPEN AND DISTANCE UNIVERSITY (UNAD)

CEAD/ VÉLEZ

SEPTEMBER/2022
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INTRODUCTION

This work is divided into two parts, which consist of making the

presentation in the forum and respond respectively to 5 questions raised from the

activity guide in order to socialize with group mates.

each response to the members created a new response for the

interests placed in order to have each concept clearer.

with this activity the aim is to investigate the concept of botany

the branches in which they are divided, identify two plant species from each

region where we live, its importance and its contributions to the development of

agricultural production and the types of plant species that contribute to it

forest production of each region allowing to know the other territories and

how important they are for development and understanding why it is significant

study of botany in our information program.

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OBJECTIVES

GENERAL: inquire and interact about the topics of the first activity which

correspond to the identification of botany and how it is applied in our

degree which is agronomy and each of the functions of this study that we

It leads to recognizing each characteristic and function that it fulfills in plants.

SPECIFIC:

identify the concept of botany.

recognize the branches of botany.

expose two plant species that contribute to agricultural production of each

region.

To expose the species that are of great importance in forest production of

each region.

recognize the importance of economic botany in agronomy.

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What does the concept of Botany mean?

Botany is that part of the natural science that aims to study

of the vegetables, both in their microscopic and molecular aspects, as

macroscopic and functional. Plants are organic and living beings, deprived of

of nervous sensitivity, and of mad mobility; but they enjoy irritability, and of

resistance to external actions that permanently tend to destroy them.

This science is divided into several kingdoms: plants, fungi, protoctista, and monera, which

will be explained later.

2. What are the branches by which the science of Botany is divided?

for your study? Explain what each one consists of.

PHYTOCHEMISTRY: It is responsible for studying and identifying chemical products

what plants contain.

HISTOLOGY: Histology is the study of microscopic anatomy.

(microanatomy) of cells and tissues of plants and animals.

Phytopathology: it is responsible for the study and identification of

diseases in plants caused by pathogens and environmental conditions

study helps us to monitor the plants' abilities to resist this type

of pathogens.
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PHYTOGEOGRAPHY: Botanical geography, also known as

phytogeography, is the branch of biogeography and botany that deals with the

geographical distribution of plant species and its influence on the surface of

the earth.

Phytogeography deals with all aspects of the distribution of plants,

GEOBOTANY: Geobotany analyzes the living conditions under which

various taxa and plant communities grow, like organisms

individuals adapt to local conditions and the type of strategies of

survival that they pursue.

The methodological diversity of this discipline also reflects the multitude of habitats.

what needs to be investigated.

3. Why is the study of economic Botany important in your

training program?

Importance of Economic Botany As we well know, economic botany

has been in constant rapid evolution, which has served for a

well-being for all living beings, which leads to the improvement of the

plants, which allows us to obtain better varieties.

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4. Do you think society understands and takes actions for the

environmental protection, if so, mention which ones.

Yes, they understand what is happening; the society does not apply, but society can.

to do any of these things like social participation in topics such as the

global warming, water availability, deforestation, the patterns of

production and consumption, as well as the principles and values that support it

society is very important.

Do you think there are enough laws for the protection of the environment?

environment? If so, mention at least two.

Yes, of course there are quite a few laws that protect the environment such as

Water protection.

Protection of the marine environment, such as Law 41/2010, of December 29,

protection of the marine environment, through which discharges from ships are controlled

and aircraft, protecting threatened marine species, as well as the

declaration of protected marine areas. Law that protects against climate change.

Likewise, on January 21, 2020, the Council of Ministers agreed to the

Government Declaration on the Climate and Environmental Emergency

the declaration is in line with the international commitment to reduce the

global greenhouse gas emissions, assumed through the Agreement

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from Paris, as well as with the commitments made in the 2030 Agenda of The

United Nations, on the Sustainable Development Goals.

And there is even more.

Do you think that there is economic investment in actions?

for the protection of the environment?

I think so since Colombia is one of the richest countries in

biodiversity that means there is not so much pollution, and well yes it is

economically helping the difficulties of the environment in the country.

7. Why is the study of Botany important in conservation?

of the environment?

Botany is important mainly because it is the scientific study of the

plants, which in turn are used in many aspects of human life. The

botanists study plants of all kinds and apply their knowledge of the

characteristics and traits of crops, plants, and flowers to influence the fields of

medicine, science, and cosmetics among others. Plants support functions

basic daily needs of human life by providing food and nutrition,

supplement medications and cosmetic products and serve as ingredients

important in a variety of medications.

Botany affects most aspects of life in many ways.

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different. Products such as food, medicines, wood, fabrics, alcohol and

rubber is derived from plants; botany has enabled these technologies and

many more. Botany is key to the development of biofuels, such as the

biomass and methane gas, which are alternatives to fossil fuels. This

Science is also essential for economic productivity because it includes a

study of crops and ideal cultivation techniques to help farmers to

increase production and make their practices more efficient. Botany

It is also important in the field of environmental protection. The

botanists document the various types of plants existing on Earth and

they can issue warnings when populations begin to decline. The

botanists can influence the studies of other academic disciplines, such as the

life sciences, the communication of sciences, ecology and biology

evolutionary.
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CONCLUSIONS

to conclude this activity and to give development to each of the activities

proposals to the guide to address the importance of botany and each of its

functions and the essential role played in our career, understanding

that botany is a very broad branch and has been applied for

years through the empirical way and over time has improved

demonstrating each of the studies and in this way understanding that it is fundamental

its application in our daily lives to recognize plant species that contribute to

development of each municipality or department, which is very interesting.

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