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Carrers in plant taxonomy
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- 2. Introduction Plant taxonomy isclosely allied to plant systematics, and there is no sharp boundary between the two. In practice, "Plant systematics" involves relationships between plants and their evolution, especially at the higher levels, whereas "plant taxonomy" deals with the actual handling of plant specimens. The precise relationship between taxonomy and systematics, however, has changed along with the goals and methods employed. Plant taxonomy is the science that finds, identifies, describes, classifies, and names plants. Thus making it one of the main branches of taxonomy(the science that finds, describes, classifies, and names living things). www.entranzz.com
- 3. Eligibility In order tobecome a Plant Taxonomist, a formal education is mandatory. Those who have passed (10 + 2) with Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology subjects are eligible to study Bachelor Degree (B.Sc. in Botany), a 3 year course followed by a Master degree (M.Sc. in Botany), a 2 Year Course, which can be had from any recognized College / University across the country. www.entranzz.com
- 4. Job Prospects Plant taxonomistsusually work in herbariums, botanical gardens and plant museums. Candidates can also get employment in universities, conservatories and research institutes. In universities and colleges, they can look for teaching positions, they can also find placement in the research department of the institutions. They can find lucrative career opportunities in reputed research organizations like National Botanical Research Institute and Rain Forest Research Institute. www.entranzz.com
- 5. The average salaryfor a plant taxonomy is Rs.15, 600/- Rs.39, 100/- and Grade Pay Rs.5, 400 Remuneration www.entranzz.com
- 6. The average salaryfor a plant taxonomy is Rs.15, 600/- Rs.39, 100/- and Grade Pay Rs.5, 400 Remuneration www.entranzz.com