M.Sc. (Botany) is the scientific study of plants, or multicellular organisms, that carry on photosynthesis. Botanists examine both the internal functions and processes within plant organelles, cells, tissues, whole plants, plant populations and plant communities. At each of these levels, a botanist may be concerned with the classification of plant life. Modern botany is a broad, multidisciplinary subject with inputs from most other areas of science and technology. Various Research topics in the field of Botany cover a wide range of Scientific disciplines that include the study of Plant sctructure, Growth and Differentiation, Reproduction, Metabolism, Biochmistry, Diseases, Systematics & Plant taxonomy, Ecology, Chemical properties and Evolutionary relationships between different groups. Dominant themes in 21st century plant science are Molecular genetics and Epigenetics, which are the mechanisms and control of gene expression during differentiation of plant cells and tissues. The study of plants is important because they are primary producers and a fundamental part of life on earth, generating food, oxygen, fuel, medicine and fibers that allow other life forms to exist.
SUBDISCIPLINES OF BOTANY
Agronomy and Crop Science: This is an agricultural science dealing with field crop production and soil management.
Algology and Phycology: is the study of algae.
Bacteriology: is the study of bacteria (also considered part of microbiology).
Bryology: is the study of mosses and liverworts.
Mycology: is the study of fungi.
Paleobotany: is the study of plant fossils.
Plant Anatomy and Physiology:is the study of the structure and function of plants.
Plant Cell Biology: is the study of the structure and function of cells.
Plant Genetics: is the study of genetic inheritance in plants. Plant Pathology: is the study of diseases in plants.
Pteridology: is the study of ferns and their relatives.
ELIGIBILITY
B.Sc in relevant stream from University Recognized by UGC with minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% in case of candidates belonging to reserved category).
SEATS
30
DURATION
2 years
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
A degree in Botany provides the foundation for further study and careers in applied fields of plant pathology, forestry, crop production, horticulture, genetics and plant breeding, plant biotechnology and environmental monitoring and control. Among the Various Careers available to a person:
A person who enjoys the outdoors are positions: as an Ecologist, Taxonomist, Conservationist, Forester and Plant explorer.
A person with a mathematical background might find Biophysics, Developmental botany, Genetics, Modeling or Systems ecology to be exciting fields.
Someone with an interest in chemistry might become a Plant physiologist, Plant biochemist or Molecular biologist.
People fascinated with microscopic organisms often choose Microbiology, Phycology or Mycology. On a larger scale, ornamental horticulture and landscape design requires artistic use of plant form and color.
And a person concerned about the world food supply might study Plant pathology (diseases) or Plant breeding.
The student has cleared all the courses prescribed for the program.
The student has obtained at the end of every semester SGPA of at least 4.5 for Diploma & under graduate courses and SGPA 5.0 for post graduate courses. (For M.Pharm, B.Pharm, D.Pharm, B.Pharm (Practice) Courses, SGPA will be 5.0).
The student has obtained a minimum CGPA of 5.00 for Diploma & under graduate courses and CGPA 5.5 for post graduate courses.
The student has not taken more time than specified for completion of the course.
Student has satisfied all the rules of evaluation.
No case of indiscipline or unfair means is pending against the student.
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