Subdivisions of Biology

• Horticulture:

Horticulture encompasses the cultivation, production, and sale of fruits, vegetables, flowers, herbs, and ornamental plants. It's a vital part of agriculture, providing food, medicinal resources, and aesthetic value.

• Pomology:

This branch of horticulture specifically studies and cultivates fruit and nut crops.

• Olericulture:

Olericulture focuses on the cultivation and production of vegetables, including both herbaceous plants for the kitchen and the use of their edible parts.

• Floriculture:

Floriculture deals with the cultivation and production of flowers, ornamental plants, and foliage for various uses, including cut flowers, pot plants, and landscaping.

• Apiculture: is the practice of beekeeping, where honeybees are raised for honey, beeswax, and other products.
• Sericulture: is the cultivation of silkworms for the production of silk.
• Pisciculture: is the practice of raising fish, often in ponds or tanks.
• Horticulture: is the cultivation of plants for food, comfort, and beauty.

• Lexicography: Compilation of dictionary
• Philology: Study of language structure and its history
• Entomology: Study of insects
• Iconography: Study of idols/arts, etc.

Lexicography encompasses both general dictionaries (which cover the language as a whole) and specialized dictionaries (which focus on particular subjects, like law or medicine). Lexicographers use various tools, including corpora (large collections of text), online resources, and other reference works, to gather information and compile their dictionaries.

Viticulture deals with all the activities that occur within the vineyard, from initial planting to the final harvest, including tasks like:

• Planting and selection: Choosing appropriate grape varieties and rootstocks for the specific soil and climate conditions.
• Training and shaping: Pruning and shaping vines to optimize fruit production and airflow.
• Pest and disease management: Implementing strategies to prevent and control pests and diseases that can affect grapevines.
• Irrigation: Providing the necessary water to vines throughout the growing season.
• Fertilization: Supplying essential nutrients to support healthy vine growth and fruit development.
• Harvesting: Determining the optimal time to harvest grapes based on ripeness and quality.

Genetics encompasses various aspects of these concepts, including:

• Mendelian Genetics:

This focuses on the basic principles of inheritance, including the laws of segregation and independent assortment.

• Molecular Genetics:

This delves into the molecular mechanisms of gene expression and replication.

• Population Genetics:

This studies the genetic makeup of populations and how it changes over time.

• Human Genetics:

This specifically focuses on the study of genes and heredity in humans.