Senior botanists and Plant geneticists are top designations with average annual salaries of INR 8.4 - 12 LPA and INR 7.
5) LPA respectively..
Botanists work for a variety of organisations including government research institutes, universities, environmental consultancies, conservation organisations, botanical gardens and collections and the food industry.
Look for jobs in journals such as New Scientist, Nature or Horticulture Week..
A passion for the outdoors is a common reason why people pursue botany careers.
Botanists frequently travel to specific geographic areas and test sites in order to interact with plants.
Some botanists have the opportunity to travel to various parts of the world and explore a wide range of landscapes and terrains..
As a botanist, you could help conserve, restore and enhance species and special sites; inform environmentally sustainable development; provide food and other human resources sustainably; control invasive species; and help others appreciate plants..
