Importance of Botany in life and its career prospects

You look out the window at a tree or hold a fragrant bouquet in your hands, how does it make you feel? Do you feel peaceful or filled with joy? If so, you might agree plants have the power to heal. Science proves interacting with plants, both indoors and outdoors, is beneficial to physical and mental health. Anyone of any age and skill level can enjoy the benefits of knowledge of plants, gardening and surrounding himself or herself with nature. 

Looking towards current scenario it is very necessary that students should study minutely these green wonders of nature by means of Botany, as these green plants boost physical health in several different ways. Plants boost air quality, promote exercise, encourage healthy eating and thus decrease the risk of illness. 

Interacting with nature is essential to maintain a sense of well-being. Through gardening and spending time around plants, individuals can reap a wide range of psychological benefits too. Human beings generally feel happier and more optimistic surrounded with plenty of plants and nature. Flowers also evoke positive emotions. Gardening reminds us of our connection with nature and helps us focus on the bigger picture, which can alleviate symptoms of depression. Also, the physical aspect of gardening releases feel-good chemicals in the brain such as serotonin and dopamine. Finally, working with soil makes us happier. Individuals could reduce psychological stress by interacting with plants. Gardening and being around plants strengthens attention span, which can aid concentration, learning and thus helps to achieve scholastic goals. 

Low self-esteem is a common experience among adolescents and young adults. It’s normal for teens to compare themselves to others on social media or feel pressured to look or act a certain way. Children and young adults can benefit by taking technology breaks and by heading outdoors. Gardening is one way to generate excitement about connecting with nature and the world outside. When plant science students study about plants and watch plants grow, they observe a transformation in themselves. A student can gain an understanding of his or her transformation from child to young adult. They can also learn that it does not matter what they look like or if they have a mental health issue — they can foster and contribute their love and attention to the world. 

The Department of Botany of Career College, Bhopal specializes in the field of teaching and research in Plant Sciences. Career in Botany can be highly rewarding for those students who are allured with the aesthetic beauty of nature and flora. Botany is one of the most preferred choices to study among the science students. Department is committed to impart quality education in all the fields of study so that the students acquire an in-depth knowledge of plant sciences. One can choose to study Botany from graduation level offered by Dept of Botany in Career College. After completing graduation, one can opt for post-graduation in this field. Doctorate level of education is also offered in Botany by our College. To get admission into B.Sc., a student having passed 10+2 from science stream with Biology as a mainstream subject is eligible. While for the M.Sc. (Botany) programme students must be graduates with one subject as Botany. We as botanists are committed to impart quality education in all the fields of plant study so as to make the students acquire an in-depth knowledge of plant sciences.

With the challenges posed by COVID-19 and environmental issues on existing flora the significance and scope of Botany has widened ever than before. Demand of botanists is on full fledge. To cope up with current situation it is necessary for students to have knowledge of plants so that they can provide services to mankind by natural means. In nutshell plants are wonderful gifts of nature which give self satisfaction and boost physical and mental health. Looking into job prospects also it is very imperative to study Botany. 

Job Prospects for students of Botany.

• Research and Development
• Agriculture Sectors
• Pharmaceuticals
• Horticulture Sectors
• Environment Consultants
• Plant Explorers
• Ecologists
• Conservationists
• Forest Officers
• Taxonomists
• Geneticists
• Plant Biochemists
• Plant Pathologists
• Entrepreneurs

Dr Jaswinder Mehta
HOD, Dept of Botany
Career College Bhopal M.P.