B.Sc. in Plant Pathology
Duration : 3
B.Sc. Plant Pathology or Bachelor of Science in Plant Pathology is an undergraduate Agriculture Science and Technology course. Plant Pathology is a branch of agricultural science that deals with the study of fungi, bacteria, viruses, nematodes, and other microbes that cause diseases of plants. The branch focuses on understanding how hosts, pathogens, and environments interact to cause plant diseases and on understanding how to control plant diseases. Plant pathology, also, is a scientific study of plant diseases caused by pathogens and environmental conditions. Plant pathology also involves the study of pathogen identification, disease etiology, disease cycles, economic impact, plant disease epidemiology, plant disease resistance, how plant diseases affect humans and animals, pathos-system genetics, and management of plant diseases. The duration of the course is three years.
B.Sc. Plant Pathology Eligibility
- Aspiring students should have completed 10+2 Science with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology and Agri. Science, etc. can opt for Bachelor of Science course in Plant Science with specialization in plant pathology, and options either in agricultural technology or biotechnology.
B.Sc. Plant Pathology Colleges
- Assam Agricultural University - AAU, Jorhat
- Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agriculture University, Palanpur
B.Sc. Plant Pathology Course Suitability
- They require a lot of hard work and high level of patience, along with many years of study along with passion for the profession.
- They also possess analytical and research skills, communication skills, ability to understand and express their ideas are the major attributes needed for a plant pathologist.
- Other essential skills are good observation skill i.e. a keen eye for detail, ability to work along with a team and to take decisions independently.
- They should be very confident; be aware and prepared for taking up challenges; and be updated with all recent scientific developments regarding the field.
How is B.Sc. Plant Pathology Course Beneficial?
- The scope of employment for Plant Pathology graduates is available both at public and private sectors. One can also start his or her business after completing the course.
- Plant Pathology graduates can join as a Plant Geneticist, Plant Breeder, Aquatic Botanist, Limnologist, Physiologist, Plant Pathologist, Professor, Consultant, and Agricultural Engineer or Inspector at district and state level.
- Employment opportunities are also available in areas like research, product development, sales, teaching, extension, administration, regulatory work, and private practice etc.
- After passing the course, they can go for further study options to enhance their educational qualifications.
B.Sc. Plant Pathology Employment Areas
- Academic Institutes
- Plant Molecular Biology Centres
- Tissue Culture Labs
- Agricultural Consultancies
- Seed Companies
- Diagnostic Laboratories
- Agricultural Research Centres
- Food Processing Industry
- Agrochemical Companies
- Fertiliser Companies
B.Sc. Plant Pathology Job Types
- Technician Trainee
- Agronomist
- Research Associate
- Senior Research Fellow
- Clinical Research Associate
- Product Development Manager
- Research Associate
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