Economic Botany

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Ethnobotany explores the relationships between people and plants across different cultures. Students will study how plants are used for food, medicine, shelter, clothing, and rituals. The course covers traditional knowledge systems, plant domestication, and the role of plants in cultural heritage. Fieldwork and ethnographic research methods will allow students to document and analyze plant uses in local communities. This course highlights the importance of preserving indigenous knowledge and biodiversity.

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Module 1 – Introduction to Economic Botany
• Definition and scope. • Historical significance of plants in civilization. • Economic value of plant resources.

Module 2 – Food Plants
• Cereal crops: wheat, rice, maize. • Pulses and legumes. • Oilseeds and nuts. • Fruits and vegetables: tropical, subtropical, and temperate examples.

Module 3 – Fiber and Clothing Plants
• Cotton, flax, jute, hemp, coir. • Silk and plant-based dyes. • Sustainable textile production.

Module 4 – Timber and Industrial Plants
• Hardwood and softwood species. • Rubber, bamboo, cork. • Biofuel plants (ethanol crops, biodiesel sources).

Module 5 – Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
• Herbal medicines and pharmacognosy. • Spices and condiments. • Aromatic oils and perfumes.

Module 6 – Beverage Plants
• Tea, coffee, cocoa. • Alcoholic beverages from plant fermentation.

Module 7 – Plants and Culture
• Sacred plants in religions and traditions. • Plants in art, literature, and festivals.

Module 8 – Sustainability and Conservation
• Overexploitation and endangered plant species. • Role of botanic gardens and seed banks. • Sustainable harvesting practices.

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Course Content

Module 1 – Introduction to Economic Botany
• Definition and scope. • Historical significance of plants in civilization. • Economic value of plant resources.

Module 2 – Food Plants
• Cereal crops: wheat, rice, maize. • Pulses and legumes. • Oilseeds and nuts. • Fruits and vegetables: tropical, subtropical, and temperate examples.

Module 3 – Fiber and Clothing Plants
• Cotton, flax, jute, hemp, coir. • Silk and plant-based dyes. • Sustainable textile production.

Module 4 – Timber and Industrial Plants
• Hardwood and softwood species. • Rubber, bamboo, cork. • Biofuel plants (ethanol crops, biodiesel sources).

Module 5 – Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
• Herbal medicines and pharmacognosy. • Spices and condiments. • Aromatic oils and perfumes.

Module 6 – Beverage Plants
• Tea, coffee, cocoa. • Alcoholic beverages from plant fermentation.

Module 7 – Plants and Culture
• Sacred plants in religions and traditions. • Plants in art, literature, and festivals.

Module 8 – Sustainability and Conservation
• Overexploitation and endangered plant species. • Role of botanic gardens and seed banks. • Sustainable harvesting practices.

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Course Content

Module 1 – Introduction to Economic Botany • Definition and scope. • Historical significance of plants in civilization. • Economic value of plant resources.

Module 2 – Food Plants • Cereal crops: wheat, rice, maize. • Pulses and legumes. • Oilseeds and nuts. • Fruits and vegetables: tropical, subtropical, and temperate examples.

Module 3 – Fiber and Clothing Plants • Cotton, flax, jute, hemp, coir. • Silk and plant-based dyes. • Sustainable textile production.

Module 4 – Timber and Industrial Plants • Hardwood and softwood species. • Rubber, bamboo, cork. • Biofuel plants (ethanol crops, biodiesel sources).

Module 5 – Medicinal and Aromatic Plants • Herbal medicines and pharmacognosy. • Spices and condiments. • Aromatic oils and perfumes.

Module 6 – Beverage Plants • Tea, coffee, cocoa. • Alcoholic beverages from plant fermentation.

Module 7 – Plants and Culture • Sacred plants in religions and traditions. • Plants in art, literature, and festivals.

Module 8 – Sustainability and Conservation • Overexploitation and endangered plant species. • Role of botanic gardens and seed banks. • Sustainable harvesting practices.

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Module 1 – Introduction to Economic Botany
• Definition and scope. • Historical significance of plants in civilization. • Economic value of plant resources.

Module 2 – Food Plants
• Cereal crops: wheat, rice, maize. • Pulses and legumes. • Oilseeds and nuts. • Fruits and vegetables: tropical, subtropical, and temperate examples.

Module 3 – Fiber and Clothing Plants
• Cotton, flax, jute, hemp, coir. • Silk and plant-based dyes. • Sustainable textile production.

Module 4 – Timber and Industrial Plants
• Hardwood and softwood species. • Rubber, bamboo, cork. • Biofuel plants (ethanol crops, biodiesel sources).

Module 5 – Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
• Herbal medicines and pharmacognosy. • Spices and condiments. • Aromatic oils and perfumes.

Module 6 – Beverage Plants
• Tea, coffee, cocoa. • Alcoholic beverages from plant fermentation.

Module 7 – Plants and Culture
• Sacred plants in religions and traditions. • Plants in art, literature, and festivals.

Module 8 – Sustainability and Conservation
• Overexploitation and endangered plant species. • Role of botanic gardens and seed banks. • Sustainable harvesting practices.

Address:
1857 N KEDZIE AVE APT 1R, CHICAGO,IL 60647, USA