What is Ecology?
Ecology is a discipline of science that explores the interactions between organisms. Ernst Heckel uses the term “oekologie” in 1866. Hans Reiter, a naturalist, introduced the term ecology in 1868. Ecology, according to Ernst Haeckel, is the study of the reciprocal relationship between organisms and their environment. The term ecology comes from the Greek word oikos, which means “home.” Ecology is made from the words Eco (environment) + logos (research). Eugene Odum is the father of ecology.
Plant Ecology Notes
Plant ecology deals with the scientific relationship of plants with their environment. In other words, in plant ecology, we study the interaction of plants with the biotic and abiotic factors of the environment. The biotic factors are the living things (organisms) that are associated with plants and the abiotic factors are non-living things (like temperature, water, light, air, gases), etc. Photosynthesis, a chemical process that sustains plant life, is a key feature of plant ecology. The environmental conditions and a plant’s interaction with the environment influence “fitness,” or the ability to flourish.
Table of Content
- What is Ecology?
- Plant Ecology
- Abiotic and Biotic Environment Factors Causes Stress on Plants
- Global Aspects of Plant Ecology:
- FAQs on Plant Ecology