Career Option: Plant Pathologist

Eligibility

The eligibility criterion to become a plant pathologist is to have a bachelor’s degree in this field. A bachelor’s degree in the same profession will also be very helpful. Professionals can opt for a Post graduation degree in the field of Plant pathologist. Students should first pass 10+2 in science stream with 60% marks in the same field. A PHD in the same profession will also be very helpful.

How to become Plant Pathologist

Students interested in this profession should have 10+2 education with 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry and biology as their main subjects. You can take admissions in the same by clearing of the entrance examination conducted by various universities and colleges.

Job profile of Plant Pathologist

• The key responsibility of a plant pathologist is to keep work on the health of the plants.
• The key responsibility of a plant pathologist is to improve the quality and quantity of plants and natural resources.
• The key responsibility of a plant pathologist is to increase the supply chain in India.
• The key responsibility of a plant pathologist is to work as a team leader and in coordinating various activities.

Salary Range for Plant Pathologist

The starting salary given to a plant pathologist starts from Rs 15,000 per month. It goes on increasing with the increase in the experience and the position. Maximum pay scale of a plant pathologist is Rs 1lakh.