What can I do with a major in Plant Biology?
What Activities Could Plant Biology Majors Do?
Plant biologists (botanists) research and study plants and the environment. They study the behavior, internal and external structure, mechanics, and biochemistry of plant or fungi cells. They also study the development, life processes, and economic value of plants and fungi for application in various fields. Botanists may compare healthy and diseased plants to determine agents responsible for diseased conditions. Along these lines, they study the rates of spread and intensity of plant diseases under different environmental conditions and predict disease outbreaks. Botanists can investigate the effect of rainfall, deforestation, pollution, acid rain, temperature, climate, soil, and elevation on plant or fungi growth. Some botanists study all areas of plant life, including algae, fungi, lichens, mosses, ferns, conifers, and flowering plants while others specialize in areas such as identification and classification of plants, the structure and function of plant parts, and the interaction of plants with other organisms in the environment.
What Industries Could Plant Biology Majors Explore?
| Horticulture |
Wholesale Growers |
Government Agencies |
Universities |
| Pharmacology |
Crop Engineering/Genetics |
Pest Management Companies |
Laboratories |
What Employers Hire Plant Biology Majors?
| Bailey Nurseries, Inc. |
GrassRoots Restoration, LLC |
Minnesota Conservation Corps |
Monsanto |
| National Park Service |
Prairie Restorations, Inc |
TruGreen LandCare |
Syngenta Seeds |
| Wichmann Gardening Services |
Winsome Orchids |
Minnesota DNR |
City Government |
| U.S Fish and Wildlife Service |
Pioneer Hi-Bred International |
Minnesota Dept. of Agriculture |
UMore Park |
| Agricultural Research Service |
Graham Environmental Services |
Beautiful Blooms Landscape |
Vintage Garden |
What Are Some Full-Time Job Titles For Plant Biology Majors?
| Botanist |
Environmental Soil Scientist |
Plant Pathologist |
Research Associate |
| Soils/Wetland Specialist |
Soil Chemistry Consultant |
Environmental Researcher |
Extension Specialist |
| Lab Technician |
Biological Science Technician |
Water Resources Assistant |
Arborist |
| Director of Horticulture |
Horticulturist |
Horticulture Technician |
Research Scientist |
| Ecologist |
County Horticulture Assistant |
Pesticide Program Assistant |
Landscaper |
| Watercraft Inspector |
Research Assistant |
Field Technician |
Gardener |
What Are Some Useful Websites For Plant Biology Majors?
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