What is a Phytologist?

A phytologist is a person who studies plants, especially their structure, physiology, and behavior. The term "phytologist" is somewhat outdated and has been largely replaced by the term "botanist."

Botanists study all aspects of plants, including their anatomy, physiology, ecology, evolution, and taxonomy. They may work in fields such as plant breeding, plant pathology, plant ecology, and conservation biology.

Phytologists or botanists use a variety of techniques to study plants, including microscopy, molecular biology, and field observations. They may work in laboratories, greenhouses, or outdoors in the field.

The term "phytologist" was more commonly used in the past, but it has largely fallen out of use in recent years. Today, most scientists who study plants are called botanists.