Department of Botany

Faculty Profile

Avenues and Prospects:

Botany Degree is of great demand in the modern world. If we think in terms of pure academics and teaching profession only, then there is definitely not much opening in this field but once you start searching for various types of applied carrier options where there is need of botany degree, then you can be really benefited.A study of such a course is really going to be a matter of great advantage for them. Such a course focuses on the scientific study of plants, microbial organisms related to them and plant habitats and ecosystem relations. This stream of study also includes instruction in phytochemistry, plant anatomy and structure, cytology, plant genetics, plant morphology and physiology.Botany degree is extremely helpful for those persons who want to get involved in further research in this field. In recent times, the ratio of scientific exploration has extended to a great extent and scientists are keen on exploring more plant species. The main intention is to search a proper avenue which can provide more assurance to the deteriorating ecosystem and can produce great medicines from which life saving drugs can be produced.

Job opportunities

Some outdoors positions to consider include that of ecologist, taxonomist, conservationist, forester or plant explorer. A person with an inclination towards mathematics can opt for the field of biophysics, developmental botany, genetics or systems ecology. An interest in chemistry can provide you with the opportunity to become a plant biochemist, molecular biologist or plant physiologist. Biotechnology is a promising field to enter as well. One can also work in the field of Botanical Survey, Farm Management, eco-botany, floricultre/ horticulture, biotechnology.