Botany, or plant biology, encompasses a wide variety of fields ranging
from agricultural research to plant community biology to the study of
microbial interactions with plants. Students interested in careers in
plant biology have an opportunity to take classes in general plant
biology, plant physiology, 
and plant ecology. We also have an
extensive greenhouse facility, growth chambers, and herbarium
(collection of preserved plant specimens). Some of the ongoing research
in the department addresses the interaction between plants and large
mammals, the effects of fire on plant communities, and the effect of
fungi and bacteria located in the rhizosphere on plant growth.
and plant ecology. We also have an
extensive greenhouse facility, growth chambers, and herbarium
(collection of preserved plant specimens). Some of the ongoing research
in the department addresses the interaction between plants and large
mammals, the effects of fire on plant communities, and the effect of
fungi and bacteria located in the rhizosphere on plant growth.
Students interested in this area might consider any of the Biology Department majors.
Faculty involved:
Becker, Rebertus
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