Is there any future in B.Sc Botany?

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Ankit Kumar · Answer

Yes, there is. B.Sc in Botany can find a lot of career opportunities in the public sector. They can join Botanical Survey of India (BSI), National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE), etc., as Project Assistant, Technical Assistant, Field Assistant or Scientific Assistant.

Khushal Arora · Answer

Hello, After duly completing a Bachelors education in Botany, a candidate can look forward to being a part of the industry by working as a technician, whereas, a candidate after completing his/her Masters education can look forward to working with some industry giants or being a part of good research teams. The amount of diversity in the field of Botany gives it students to choose their specializations as per their choice, aptitude and interests. There is huge scope of being a part of this industry merely keeping in mind the amount of diversity it has to offer. One can be a part of any reputed organisation as a Plant explorer: Botanist with a passion for plants who could be a photographer, writer, expeditioner, etc. Conservationist: Is an individual who works for the conservation of the environment and is often linked to organisations working for the cause. Ecologist: A person who works for the eco-system and a balanced environment. Environment consultant: Some botanists qualify to work as environmental consultants, providing inputs and advice for the conservation of the environment. Horticulturist: A horticulturist knows the Science behind different plants, flowers, and greenery. They conduct research in gardening and landscaping, plant propagation, crop production, plant breeding, genetic engineering, plant biochemistry, and plant physiology. Plant biochemist: Biochemists study the chemical and physical principles of living things and of biological processes, such as cell development, growth, heredity, and disease. Molecular biologist: Molecular biologists conduct research and academic activities. The research component involves the study of biological structures in well-equipped laboratories with advanced technology to help them explore complex molecular structures and their particular functions. The equipment may include microscopes, lab centrifuges, computers with specific software that allows them to analyze obtained data, and many more. The number of professions botanists can go into nowadays is endless. Moreover the application of plant sciences improves the yield and supply of medicines, foods, fibers, building materials and other plant products. For getting the best in this course, you should choose the best university. Being an Alumni of LPU, I would say Lovely Professional University is one of the leading university in this course. I hope this helps. All the Best.

Tashi · Answer

Yes, every course has a scope provided you have selected as per your interest and the organisation which you are planning to join helps you in achieving your dream. I have heard much about LPU which floats more than 250 programmes with differential eligibility and fee structure and Botany is one much in demand. One of my cousin who took admission in LPU told the university offers Botany at graduation and post graduation levels. He told and appreciated that the focus is on building concepts in biological sciences and enabling them to apply their experimental knowledge in various sectors of life sciences specially in plant biology/phytology. He highlighted that the programme aims at: #Knowledge enhancement #Live projects #Specializations #Professional Enhancement #Holistic Development He further outlined that the key features of the programme. # Scientific exploration #Conduct experimentation #Ethics # Communication #Environment and sustainability # Individual and team work #Life-long learning In addition to this, the university offers: #International Exposure Option: Student may be given an option to go for 4 weeks study tour to USA/ European countries #Semester Exchange: Student may be given an option to join partner/ receiving university abroad for a semester as decided by the University subject to conditions. B.Sc (Hons. ) (Botany) degree holders have plenty of opportunities in the field of Research and Development (R & D), Pharmaceuticals and Chemical industries, Public Health and Environmental Protection Sectors, Clinical Research, etc. He also told that university provides financial assistance to the students by floating scholarship on the following basis: 1. On the basis of marks in previous class 2. LPUNESTThe University is conducting remotely proctored online LPUNEST from home since month of May and will also continue same in June. 3. Some national level tests like JEE Mains, NATA, NEET, UCEED, CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, NMAT, GPAT, GATE etc. 4. Performance on the basis of sports, cultural/Co-curricular 5. Defence 6. Board Toppers 7. Orphan and disability basis This year the university has announced COVID-19 scholarship which is a good initiative by LPU *Any one scholarship with maximum will be offered Plan the admission at the earliest to fetch the benefit of scholarship. Hope hit helps.

Aananya Sharma · Answer

Botany is the scientific study of plants, or multi cellular organisms, that carry on photosynthesis. As a branch of biology, botany sometimes is referred to as plant Science or plant biology. Botany includes a wide range of scientific sub disciplines that study the structure, growth, reproduction, metabolism, development, diseases, ecology and evolution of plants. The study of plants is important because they are a fundamental part of life on Earth, generating food, oxygen, fuel, medicine and fibers that allow other life forms to exist. Through photosynthesis they absorb carbon dioxide, a waste product generated by most animals and a greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming. Sub disciplines Of Botany : -Agronomy and Crop Science This is an agricultural Science dealing with field crop production and soil management. -Algology and Phycology This is the study of algae. -Bacteriology This is the study of bacteria (also considered part of microbiology). -Bryology This is the study of mosses and liverworts. -Mycology This is the study of fungi. -Palaeobotany This is the study of plant fossils. -Plant Anatomy and Physiology This is the study of the structure and function of plants. -Plant Cell Biology This is the study of the structure and function of cells. -Plant Genetics This is the study of genetic inheritance in plants. -Plant Pathology This is the study of diseases in plants. -Pteridology This is the study of ferns and their relatives. Employment Areas in Botany are: Colleges & University, Nursery Farms, Environmental Consultancies, Medical Content Writing, Pharmaceutical Company Job Profiles on which you can work : Ecologist, Plant Biochemist, Researcher, Environmental consultant, Park Ranger, Botanist, Nursery or Green House manager, Farming Consultant, Geneticist etc. Some institutes offering Botany Courses in India: -Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar -Thames Degree College, Hyderabad -A. B. N. Seal College, West Bengal -A. V. Kanthamma College for Women, Karnataka -A. V. M Sri Pushpam College, Thanjavur -Acharya Narendra Deo College of Pharmacy, Uttar Pradesh -Aggarwal Post Graduate College, Rajasthan Botany is surprisingly useful in areas we wouldn't automatically consider it to have applications. Many of our early medicines come from plant extracts; aspirin developed as a result of the study of rotting tree bark and penicillin came from mould. The need to study botany is as important today as it ever was. So, go for it.

Sana Khan · Answer

B.Sc has great value in its field. You can do Masters and doctorate in it or you can do PG diploma in food and nutrition technology in abroad. PG diploma is of 2 years and after this course you will get 10000 $ to 30000$ per month. You can apply for Botanical Survey of India (BSI), National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) etc. as Project Assistant, Technical Assistant, Field Assistant or Scientific Assistant.

abhishek kumar Singh · Answer

Aspirants having B.Sc degree in Botany can find lot of career opportunities in public sector. They can join Botanical Survey of India (BSI), National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) etc. as Project Assistant, Technical Assistant, Field Assistant or Scientific Assistant. Relatively there are less opportunities available for them in private sector when compared to public sector. It is possible for them to work in private firms like Nursery Farms, Environmental Consultancies etc. as Environmental Consultant, Nursery Manger or Greenhouse Manager. Opportunities available in private sector B.Sc degree holders in Botany can pursue their career as Environmental Consultants in various Environmental Consultancies like ABC Environ Solutions Private Limited. Remuneration package of Environmental Consultants will be in the range of Rs. 1, 00, 000/- to Rs. 7, 00, 000/- per annum. They can also join private nursery farms as Nursery Manager or Greenhouse Manager and earn up to Rs. 4, 00, 000/- per annum. They can render their service as Farming Consultant by joining any private consultancies or starting their own consultancies. Farming Consultants can earn up to Rs. 5, 00, 000/- per annum. Other jobs available for these B.Sc graduates in private sector are Park Ranger Herbarium Keeper Curator Botanist Plant Biochemist Remuneration generally offered for these kinds of jobs available in private sector will be in the range of Rs. 1, 00, 000/- to Rs. 4, 00, 000/- per annum. In case you feel satisfied with the answer, please rate this answer by pressing the thumbs up icon or choosing it as a best answer. Do visit shiksha again. Thanks, Abhishek

Mukesh Dubey · Answer

Yes there is. B.Sc degree in Botany can find lot of career opportunities in public sector. They can join Botanical Survey of India (BSI), NationalInstitute of Oceanography (NIO), Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) etc. as Project Assistant, Technical Assistant, Field Assistant or Scientific Assistant. B.Sc degree holders in Botany can pursue their career as Environmental Consultants You can also work as- Curator, botanist,park ranger etc.

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