M.Tech. (Applied Botany)
Master of Technology in Applied Botany

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M.Tech. Applied Botany or Master of Technology in Applied Botany is a postgraduate Environmental Science course. Applied Botany is an area that studies plant life scientifically. This is a survey course on the principles of Botany and general plant care. Some of the topics covered are; nature of cells, photosynthesis, plant structure and function, regional characteristics, plants in our lives, types of propagation and vegetable and flower gardening. The course is career offering in nature that opens many opportunities after its successful passing.

M.Tech. Applied Botany Eligibility

• B.E. / B.Tech. or equivalent degree with minimum 50% marks or equivalent CGPA.
• Some of the very reputed universities and institutes conduct entrance examination to get admission to the degree course.

M.Tech. Applied Botany Syllabus

The following are study related subjects:-

M.Tech. Applied Botany College

• Indian Institute of Technology - IIT Kharagpur

M.Tech. Applied Botany Course Suitability

• Those who have the ability to expertise in conservation biology like ex-situ conservation, response to habitat change, genotype characterization and reproductive biology are suitable for it.
• They must have clear and concise verbal and written communication skills, a high level of curiosity about the world around them, be creative in solving problems and yet have a good understanding of the scientific method and the rigors of scientific research.
• One should have good interpersonal skills, mental stamina to work long hours.
• Computer skills are also essential to be in this scientific world.

How is M.Tech. Applied Botany Course Beneficial?

• The Master Degree course serves a good base for further higher studies in this field such as Ph.D. and M.Phil.
• The course also helps in other fields like to study climate change and adaptation of species complexes in ESAs (Ecological Sensitive Areas) of the country with focus on adaptive / stress biology.
• Candidates can become teacher in schools on private basis and after passing NET exam can become permanent lecturer in colleges / universities.
• They can also have jobs in private industry, museums and botanical gardens.

M.Tech. Applied Botany Employment Areas

• Biotechnology Firms
• Seed and Nursery Companies
• Plant Resources Laboratory
• Educational Institutions
• Plant Health Inspection Services
• Oil Industry
• Arboretum
• Forest Services
• Land Management Agencies
• National Parks
• Chemical Industry
• Food Companies
• Biological Supply Houses

M.Tech. Applied Botany Job Types

• Assistant Professor - Botany
• Assistant Elementary Educational Officer
• Plant Physiologist
• Sub-Editor Medicine and Life Sciences
• Clinical Business Associate / Medical Representative
• Management Executive
• Scientific Data Curator
• Business Specialist for Bioscience
• Biotech Marketing Executives
• Palynologist
• Mycologist
• Plant physiologist
• Plant Morphologist
• Plant Taxonomist