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Let's explore the plant world together! Uncover plant mysteries in Pure Botany, time-travel with Palynology, beautify with Horticulture, and discover the plant-human bonds in Ethnobotany.

The 4 Branches In the Department of Botany

Environmental Botany & Palynology

Environmental botany examines the interactions between plants and their environment, exploring how vegetation influences and adapts to ecosystems, climate, and human activities.

Ethnobotany

Ethnobotany is the study of relationship between people and plants, particularly how plants are used by different cultures for medicinal, ritual, nutritional, and other purposes.

Horticulture

Horticulture is the science and art of cultivating fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants, focusing on their growth, breeding, and sustainable production for human benefit.

Pure Botany

Pure botany is the branch of plant science dedicated to studying the structure, physiology, classification, and life processes of plants without direct emphasis on practical applications.

Our Legacy

Our legacy in the department of botany is rooted in pioneering plants science, fostering innovation, and nurturing generations of botanical scholars. The Department of Botany at the University of Lagos stands out for its comprehensive coverage of botanical studies, surpassing similar departments in other Nigerian universities. Its members possess diverse expertise, spanning from algal ecology, systematics, paleobotany, pathology, and physiology to cutting-edge molecular biology techniques such as DNA barcoding.

Legacies

Our legacy in the department of botany is rooted in pioneering plants science, fostering innovation, and nurturing generations of botanical scholars.

Legacies

The Department of Botany at the University of Lagos stands out for its comprehensive coverage of botanical studies, surpassing similar departments in other Nigerian universities. Its members possess diverse expertise, spanning from algal ecology, systematics, paleobotany, pathology, and physiology to cutting-edge molecular biology techniques such as DNA barcoding.

Courses offered by the department

General Botany

Course Code: BTN 121

This course seeks to explain: The characteristics, differences and economic importance of viruses, fungi, bryophytes and pterido...

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Variety of Plants I

Course Code: BTN 211

This course seeks to explain: The characteristics, differences and economic importance of viruses, fungi, bryophytes and pterido...

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Variety of Plants II

Course Code: BTN 221

This course seeks to explain: The characteristics, differences and economic importance of viruses, fungi, bryophytes and pterido...

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Plant Physiology I

Course Code: BTN 311

This course seeks to explain: The characteristics, differences and economic importance of viruses, fungi, bryophytes and pterido...

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Mycology I

Course Code: BTN 313

This course seeks to explain: The characteristics, differences and economic importance of viruses, fungi, bryophytes and pterido...

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Nigerian Vegetation

Course Code: BTN 431

This course seeks to explain: The characteristics, differences and economic importance of viruses, fungi, bryophytes and pterido...

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Meet Our Excos

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President

Chimunda Ayodele Solomon

General Secretary

Fabiyi Olawale Joseph

Vice President

Oladipupo Mistura Abike

Treasurer

Mayekogbon Felix Temitope

Assistant General Secretary

Fayehun Olayinka Beatrice

Financial Secretary

Adewuyi Buniyamin Adewunmi

P.R.O

Lemachi Orji

Social Secrecretary

Chikelue Ifunanya Precious

Welfare Secretary

Adigun Ayomide Matthew

Sport secretary

Message from our Luminaries

Botany is a demanding but rewarding field. My journey was filled with intensive study sessions, exciting fieldwork, and meaningful research. Serving as part of the editorial team for the departmental magazine gave me a platform to contribute beyond academics. The skills and connections I built here will serve me for years to come, both in science and in life.

Fayehun Olayinka

Class of 2025

Studying Botany has been a journey of curiosity and perseverance. The department pushes you beyond your limits, but it’s in those moments you truly grow. I found that consistent study habits, teamwork, and participating in departmental projects opened doors I never imagined. My time here taught me that passion for plants can translate into meaningful contributions to science and society.

Adeola Balogun

Class of 2021

The Botany Department challenges you academically and mentally, but the reward is worth it. Fieldwork was my favorite part — being out in nature deepened my understanding of plant life. Balancing coursework and research taught me discipline, and the encouragement from faculty made all the difference. If you stay focused and network with your peers, you’ll thrive.

Chukwuma Ijeoma

Class of 2022

Botany is not just a course; it’s a lens through which you see the world differently. From lab sessions to excursions, every experience here was an opportunity to learn and grow. Staying consistent with my reading schedule and collaborating on projects helped me maintain a high GPA. I’m proud to be part of a department that nurtures both academic and personal development.

Yakubu Musa

Class of 2023

The challenges in Botany pushed me to develop resilience. Late nights preparing herbarium specimens and early morning lectures tested my commitment. However, the friendships and mentorship I gained here made every moment worth it. My advice: engage fully in class activities, seek guidance when you need it, and never underestimate the value of teamwork.

Fatima Oladipo

Class of 2024

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