Archaeobotany is the study of plant remains from archaeological sites. It helps researchers understand how ancient people interacted with their environment, including what crops they cultivated and how they used wild plants. By analyzing seeds, pollen, and other plant materials, archaeobotanists can reconstruct past ecosystems and agricultural practices. This field often collaborates with other disciplines, such as paleoethnobotany, which focuses specifically on the relationship between plants and humans. Findings in archaeobotany can provide insights into ancient diets, trade routes, and climate changes, contributing to a broader understanding of human history and development.