Botany is one of the main branches of Biology (zoology being the other); it is the systematic and scientific study of plants. Botany covers a lot of scientific disciplines, such as chemistry, pathology, microbiology, etc. It also covers specific sciences that focus on particular study areas of plant life such as Photochemistry, Plant Anatomy and Morphology, and Taxonomy. New sciences such as Genetic Engineering, Economic Botany, and Forensic Botany have also emerged. The Department of Botany at Women University Swabi aims to provide high quality education and research opportunities to women in these diverse areas of plant sciences.
To conduct innovative research, teaching, and outreach on the patterns and processes of life with a focus on plants and their environments.
To foster an environment of excellence by attracting and supporting outstanding students, faculty, and staff. The department emphasizes ecology, evolution, and systematics, while focusing on research relevant to local, national, and global needs. Students receive quality education through engagement in modern plant sciences, including climate change, medicinal plants, and biotechnology.
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