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Lastly, plants play an important role in reducing air and water pollution. Knowing which trees to plant to improve air quality in cities and suburbs helps make them cleaner and more beautiful places to live. Learning about the best houseplants…

Another benefit of teaching botany is a better understanding of the role of plants in energy use and production. For example, trees help control cooling costs during the summer months. And, straw bale homes are more energy efficient. In addition,…

This may not be a pressing need, but another reason why botany is important is wilderness survival. Most of us will never find ourselves in the situation of being lost in the woods, desert, or mountains. But, it does happen. And, in…

We use more than wood from trees in our construction projects. What about rubber or bamboo? Learning more about sustainable forestry and rapid growth trees, shrubs, and canes may hold the keys to better housing materials. We need young people…

Another reason why botany is important is textiles. Textiles are basically fabrics. Most fabrics come from plants. This means that clothing, drapes, upholstery, shoes, bedding, and carpeting were created using plant-based materials. We need innovative solutions for fabrics that can…

Did you know that at least 25% of all drugs are derived from plants? That’s right. Without these medications, many people would suffer. Even some common drugs such as aspirin were developed from plant chemicals. Of course, I prefer traditional…

Vegetable gardening is a lot like agriculture, but on a smaller scale. However, landscaping is also a form of gardening. How do landscapers know which plants will thrive in a given environment? How do they know which ones will complement…

Teaching young people about botany prepares them to tackle the big problems of feeding large populations. Ever hear about genetically engineered food or patented seeds? Those things came from an understanding of plant genetics, a division of botany. Scientists at…