Botany is a science subject and
essentially deals with scientific study of plant life and development. The study
of botany focuses on the plants along with their structures, growth, use, and
process of all forms of plant life-their evolution, ageing, decaying and death.
Botany includes a wide variety of subjects
which study algae, fungi, plants, growth, diseases, metabolism and structure
between different groups.
The person who does study botany is known as a botanist. The functions of a
botanist involves studying plant life as well as finding possible solutions to
forestry and agricultural problems.
Botanists deal with agriculture, hydroponics, artificial environments, and
various other interesting areas of research. Hence, a career in botany may be
challenging as well as highly rewarding.
Some courses offered under Botany: -
- Bachelor of
Science in Botany
- Bachelor of
Science (Hons) in Botany
- Master of
Science in Botany
- Master of
Science in Botany and Forestry
- Master of
Science in Applied Botany
- Master of
Science in Herbal Science
- Post
Graduate Diploma in Medico botany
- Post
Graduate Diploma in Plant Biodiversity
Basic Eligibility
For admission into bachelor’s degree program a student must pass 10+2 in
science stream with biology as the subject and minimum of 50% marks from any
recognized board. The duration of the program is of 3 years.
For admission into master’s degree program a student must have a bachelor’s
degree in the relevant subject. The duration of the program is of 2 years.
Specializations
Some specializations under Botany: -
- Agronomy
- Bryology
- Cytology
- Economic
botany
- Ethnobotany
- Forestry
- Genetics
- Horticulture
- Lichenology
- Palaeobotany
- Palynology
- Phycology
- Phytochemistry
- Phytopathology
- Plant
anatomy
- Plant
ecology
- Plant
genetics
- Plant
morphology
- Plant
physiology
- Plant
systematics
Job Prospects
With a bachelor’s
degree in botany, an individual can work as a biological technician, whereas a
post graduate in botany can go for research work in variety of bio companies.
One can also join any reputed organization as conservationists, plant
explorers, environment consultants, horticulturist, ecologists, plant
biochemist, nursery manager, genetics, taxonomist, plant pathologist, molecular
biologist, environmental consultant and farming consultant.
Few job titles: -
- Administrators
- Ecologist
- Forester
- Fruit
Growers
- Mycologist
- Plant
Biochemist
- Researchers
Few job sectors: -
- Arboretum
- Biological
Supply Houses
- Biotechnology
Firms
- Chemical
Industry
- Educational
Institutions
- Food
Companies
- Forest
Services
- Land
Management Agencies
- National
Parks
- Oil
Industry
- Plant
Health Inspection Services
- Plant
Resources Laboratory
- Seed And
Nursery Companies
Pay package: -
Remuneration in the field of Botany is high. Teachers, researchers and others
can expect a starting salary from Rs 15000 to Rs 20000 per month. One can expect
more with the experience and higher qualification.
Top colleges
- Loyola College, Chennai
- St Xavier's College, Kolkata
- St Xaviers College, Ahmedabad
- St Stephens College, Delhi
- University Enclave, Delhi
- St Xavier's College, Mumbai
- Madras Christian College (MCC), Chennai
- Madras Christian College
- Presidency College, Chennai
- Presidency College, Kolkata
- Fergusson College
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