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Plant Physiologist

Aliases: Plant Scientist

Industry/Sector(s): Life Sciences

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Plant Physiologist is expected to perform include:

Studying functional activities in living plants and determining factors affecting them

Conducting field and laboratory experiments to determine effects of environmental conditions on plants

Correcting deficient symptoms in rate of growth, colour of leaves, quantum of yield, etc.

Administering nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, iron, magnesium sulphur and other chemicals in soil

Folio spraying of plant or pre-soaking seed with stimulant prior to planting

Studying effects of environmental conditions on storage life of fruits and vegetables

Studying life history of resistant species of plants and conducting research on physiological problems of Indian plants

Conducting research on land reclamation, sand dune fixation and desert and semi-desert conditions, metabolism of parasite plants of India, special excretion of roots which controls plant growth, physiological study of germination of seeds and photoperiodism of Indian plants

Preparing and co-ordinating reports of physiological studies

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{1, 2}

It is not a desk job
Need not handle a team
Local travelling may be a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs may be available
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Organizations usually work for 5/6 days a week and 9/10 hours everyday. This may vary from organization to organization
Shift system may be available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ³

Preferably, M.Sc. in Plant Physiology, Biochemistry, Botany, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

In-depth knowledge of plant cells, tissues and organs
Familiar with proteins involved in plant stress response
Experience of analysis of expression patterns of genes in relation to different environmental conditions
Skilled in measurements of accumulation level of biochemical compounds involved in abiotic stress response
Ability to stay abreast with modern techniques used in plant physiological status assessment
Knowledge of plant biological databases helpful in plant physiology research
Knowledge of plant metabolites involved in biotic/abiotic stress responses
Knowledge of how plant function at molecular, cellular and whole plant level

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Quality conscious
Good communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Analytical skills

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

AKS University
www.aksuniversity.ac.in/
Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya
www.bckv.edu.in/
Indian Agricultural Research Institute
www.iari.res.in/
Jawaharlal Nehru Agricultural University
www.jnkvv.org/

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

For scholarship and schemes, use further links like:

https://scholarships.gov.in/

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

https://targetstudy.com/courses/msc-plant-physiology.html

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ⁴

Head of Research Department

↑

Principal Scientist (Plant Physiology)

↑

Senior Scientist (Plant Physiology)

↑

Plant Physiologist → Teacher

↑

Assistant Researcher

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ³

For candidates with over 2 years of experience – Rs 14,000 to Rs 16,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ³

Generally, 2 years of experience is required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ³

Colleges and universities (research, teaching and extension)
Agricultural organizations
Agrichemical companies
Seed and plant production companies
Research laboratories

KEYWORDS

Plant Physiologist

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	2131.1800	Plant Physiologist
ISCO 2008	2131	Biologists, Botanists, Zoologists and Related Professionals
NIC 2008	72100	Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
QP Reference	Not available	Not available
NSQF	Not available	Not available

REFERENCES

1	National Classification of Occupations Division 2
2	http://socialjustice.nic.in/
3	http://www.indiastudychannel.com/jobs/344639-Plant-Physiology-Research-Assistant-Grade-I-job-vacancy-at-Coffee-Board.aspx
4	https://targetstudy.com/colleges/msc-plant-physiology-degree-colleges-in-india.html
5	http://www.sciencemag.org/site/products/lst_20130222.xhtml
6	www.censusindia.gov.in
7	https://www.infosys.com/industries/life-sciences
8	http://www2.deloitte.com/content/dam/Deloitte/global/Documents/Life-Sciences-Health-Care/gx-lshc-2015-life-sciences-report-india.pdf
9	http://www.iari.res.in/files/SRF-14072014-20140714-131223.pdf
10	http://dget.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/publication/Des-Div-2.pdf

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