Botany is an
important branch of biological sciences which is deals study of all about, not
only plants but also numerous derivatives and products of plant. Botany covered
the area from basic knowledge of plants with scientific manner to chemistry,
agriculture, forestry, biotechnology, etc. Without adequate knowledge about
external and internal structural and functional events of plants we cannot gist
actual vastness of botany subject and its allied subjects. But one who able to
gather all aspects of basics of Botany may fix his career in this field or
allied branches. Careers in Botany typically require a degree in plant
sciences. Botany specialties may require advanced degrees. Among the many major
tracks or options in botany programs are Plant Physiology, Ecology, Plant Genetics,
and Systematic and Plant Pathology.
There are several
common career options for Under and Post- Graduates students in the field of Botany.
Though these are all fall under the vast umbrella of Botany subject, many of
these scientific careers blend with one another in areas of study or emphasis.
In addition to the following positions, research and teaching positions are also
common service sector for such degree holders in where one can make his
brilliant future scenario.
1. Plant Taxonomist
Plant Taxonomists organize species of plants into categories,
after studying individual plants and grouping their species together based on
similarities. A lot the species that they identify are representative of the
established evolutionary relationships of plant groups. The student who likes
to become plant taxonomist may concentrate their study each and every matters
of taxonomic related issues. There are several fields where plant taxonomist is
required. Example- Botanical Survey of Inida.
2. Agronomist
These are soil and plant scientists who work to improve the
yield of field crops like grains and cotton. They develop processes that assist
farmers in growing more crops and preventing disease in them. Example- Jobs in
agriculture and related fields.
3. Ecologist
These scientists study plants interactions with the environment
and other organisms. They study the ecosystems of plants with the goal of
protecting them and solving environmental issues. Lots of ecology base project,
organization etc.
4. Mycologist
Traditionally, mycologists study fungi and how these damaging
organisms injure plant life. Mycologists may also be grouped as a type of
microbiologist owing to their study of bacteria and algae as they relate to
microorganisms. Example- Plant Pathologist, Jobs in ICFRI, Rubber Board, Coffee
Board, Tea Board etc.
5. Plant Breeder
Plant breeders use traditional hybridizing and crossbreeding
techniques, rather than genetic engineering, to improve plants for human uses
as well as the environment. Plant breeders are a type of plant geneticist, and
other geneticists may work more directly with the plant genomes. Example- Jobs
in Agriculture
6. Horticulturist
These individuals cultivate, grow and care for plants, ranging
from fruits to flowers. They can work
in areas such as gardens, nurseries or
tree orchards. Jobs in Agriculture etc
7. Biophysicist
Biophysicists study the physical and mechanical energy of cells
and living organisms. Within plants, they can determine how applicable medicine
cures plant disease. Jobs in Research Institute, Laboratory, Educational
Institute etc.
8. Teaching jobs
In
its broadest sense, teaching is a process that facilitates learning. Teaching
is the specialized application of knowledge, skills and attributes designed to
provide unique service to meet the educational needs of the individual and of society.
The choice of learning activities whereby the goals of education are realized
in the school is the responsibility of the teaching profession. Botany graduate
and post graduate individual may choose carrier as teacher in different level
of academic institutes including from school, college and universities.
9. Scientist jobs
A scientist is a person engaging in a systematic
activity to acquire knowledge that describes and predicts the natural world. In a more
restricted sense, a scientist may refer to an individual who uses the scientific method. The
person may be an expert in one or more areas of science.
A student who willing to dedicate himself in researches him may go for that.
There are lots of departments or organization where Botany students are serving
as scientist. Such organizations are- Rain Forest Research Institute, CSIR,
DST, BIS, Tea Research Institute, BSI, Rubber Board, Coffee Board, Tea Board,
Silk Board etc.
Other jobs
Besides above mentioned specific jobs, Botany
degree holder can apply any kind of common jobs like IAS, IPS, IFS, SSC, IUPAC,
Banking sectors etc.
If you want to learn something no one can stop
you,
but if you don’t want to learn no one can
teach you.
J. Sonowal
sometimes by the Zoology teacher Mrs. Dipalee
Dutta Bordoloi. From 1986 to 1990 Botany
department was run by single Teacher with a single Bearer. Present principal of
Namrup College, Dr. Jitu Buragohain was appointed as Lecturer in the department
of Botany in the year 1992. Initially there were three sanction posts of
teaching faculty. But at present only two faculty members are working in the
department and one post is still vacant. At present, there are two well
experienced Bearers in the department.
