Botanist Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Botanist includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Studying plants, their environments, relationships, traits, and processes.
Conducting fieldwork, collecting and testing plant samples, and recording observations.
Raising awareness about environmental concerns and conservation efforts and assisting with disaster relief after floods, droughts, etc.
Working with others, including other Botanists, team members, or students to achieve project objectives.
Testing the effects of weather, pollutants, pests, and other problems on different plant species.
Analyzing plant responses and reporting possible trends, benefits, or concerns.
Encouraging desirable traits in plants through breeding techniques.
Managing research group members and resources.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Botanist duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Botanist roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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