👉 An areologist is a scientist who studies the interactions between plants and their environment. They study how plant cells, such as roots, leaves, stems, and flowers, communicate with each other and with the soil around them. Areologists use a variety of methods to investigate these interactions, including spectroscopy, flow cytometry, and image analysis. Their work helps us better understand how plants function in their environment and how they can be used for agriculture, forestry, and conservation purposes.