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what are the steps to become a botanist?? pls don't have to answer this if you are unsure with your answer I really expect expert anwers....​

Answer 1

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Botanists are biological scientists who study algae, mosses, conifers, fungi and plants and their environments. There are many types of careers available to botanists depending on the level of education you have obtained. With a bachelor's degree in plant science, you can work as a laboratory technician or assistant in various fields that study plants and the environment (such as industry jobs or government positions) or as an expert at a museum or botanical garden. With advanced training, you can work as a lead researcher in these same fields, or you can conduct research and teach at a university.[1] You also may seek ways to use plant species to make consumer products like medications, fuel and food. Even if you are not interested in establishing a career as a botanist, you can learn more about botany and apply it to your own life as a gardener or horticultural hobbyist.

Answer 2

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A botanist a professional who studies who study various species of plants kingdom and the role of different plant species in the environment. Botanists have specialised knowledge about plants and work.

A botanist contribution is to the production of various products like herbal medicines, herbal products, perfumes, beauty products etc. Some botanists work in offices, laboratories and institutes while others work outdoors in which they are required to travel for research and analysis. They play an important role in protecting the plant species and the environment. They are actively involved in making people aware of the importance of plants for environmental control.

The scope of a career as a botanist is vast depending on their education qualification interest level of the candidate. It is a suitable field for those who have an interest in the study of plant life and want to work as professionals involved with plant analysis, study research, protection.

Eligibility to become Botanist

• The candidate who wants to make a career as a botanist must hold a degree in botany/ biology or any other equivalent discipline.
• Candidates with a master’ degree have a better career prospect as a botanist.
• Those interest in research and experiment must go for PhD studies after the master’s programme.

When and How to Start?

A candidate who wishes to pursue a career as a botanist must take some important decisions at an early stage of academics. After the completion of intermediate studies, they should opt for a bachelors degree in botany, biology, Floriculture or any other relevant course which is the minimum requirement to apply for job role as a Botanist

Throughout the undergraduate course, the candidate must keep refining the ideas and skills to gain advanced knowledge in the subject. They must take projects, labs and seminars seriously and get in touch with experts who have required experience in the field.

After the completion of an undergraduate degree, the candidate can either apply for job roles based on their skills and interest or they can go for masters course fro advanced studies.

Types of Job Roles Botanist

There are many types of job roles to choose as a botanist. The suitable job role may vary for each candidate as it depends on various factors like educational qualification, the interest of a candidate, pay scale and job location. Some of the job roles, a Botanist can choose to opt are explained below:

• Ecologist: An ecologist realises the environmental threats to plants and trees and acts towards climatical control and protection of plant species. They play a major role in protecting the ecosystem.

• Florist A florist is a professional who specialises in the sale of flowers and making bouquets They are usually engaged with companies involved with floristry or work with the retail firm or wholesale market,

• Taxonomist: A taxonomist identifies and classifies plant species. Classification is done on the basis of various physical and biological characteristics of plants.

• Agriculturist: An Agriculturist develop and produce disease-resistant crops for consumption humans and also find pest and weed control solutions for crops.

• Researcher: Some botanists work in laboratories as a researcher. They perform experiments associated with plant species.

Employment Sector or Industry

The scope of career for a botanist is high as there are various sectors where is a need of botanist. Some of the sectors where a botanist can get a job are as follows:

• Agriculture sector
• Pharmaceuticals industry
• Wildlife
• Research Institutes
• Educational Institutes

*Top Recruiting Companies/ Agencies/ Organizations

A botanist can apply to various organisations and institutes in India whenever there is an opening for the job position. Some of the leading organisations in India that hires a botanist are as follows

• Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH
• Wildlife Institute of India
• Forest Research Institute
• Union Public Service Commission
• GBPIHED Recruitment For Research Associate (Botany)
• Bombay Natural History Society

Books & Study Material to Become Botanist

Following are some of the best books to refer to succeed in a career as a Botanist: -

• Botany in a Day: The Patterns Method of Plant Identification by Thomas J. Elpe
• Wiley's Textbook of Botany
• College Botany by B. P. Pandey
• A Class Book of Botany by Dutta A.C
• Plant Anatomy by B.P. Pandey

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