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Economic botany is a branch of botany that focuses on the practical uses of plants for humans. This field examines how plants are utilized for food, medicine, fibers, building materials, and other consumer goods. It also explores the historical and cultural significance of plants, including their role in traditional practices and rituals. The study of economic botany is crucial for understanding agriculture, horticulture, and forestry, and it highlights the indispensable role plants play in sustaining life on Earth through processes like photosynthesis and oxygen production.12345

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