Plant physiology is a field of study that deals with the study of plants, their structure, functions, and processes. It is an interdisciplinary field that combines knowledge from various scientific disciplines such as botany, physiology, biochemistry, and genetics. Synonyms for plant physiology include plant biology, plant biochemistry, plant biotechnology, plant ecology, and plant genetics. Plant biology is a study of the structure, growth, and reproduction of plants. Plant biochemistry deals with the chemical processes and metabolic activities of plants. Plant biotechnology is the application of technology to study, manipulate, and improve plants. Plant ecology is the study of the interactions between plants, their environment, and other organisms. Plant genetics is the study of the genetic makeup of plants and how it affects their growth, development, and responses to the environment.