植物专家

工作日程

• Botanical Specialists may work full or part-time jobs. Travel for site visits may be needed, so there could be exposure to inclement weather or hazards such as pests or chemicals. 

典型职责

• Grow botanical plants under controlled conditions for study, conservation, or commercial purposes
• Conduct research to gain a better understanding of botanical plants, growth, diseases, genetics, and distribution
• Use specialized equipment and software for research, such as microscopes, chromatographs, and molecular biology tools
• Collect and analyze botanical samples from various environments for study and classification
• Work on preserving endangered botanical species and habitats; record findings and maintain databases
• Help to maintain public access to botanical gardens for scientific and educational purposes
• Study plant diseases and develop methods to control or eradicate them
• Modify botanical plant genes to develop new or improved varieties
• Study the role of plants in ecosystems to understand ecological relationships
• Offer insights to government agencies, companies, and non-governmental organizations 
• Advocate for plant conservation, biodiversity, and sustainable land use practices
• Prepare applications for land use; obtain permits and prepare contracts
• Plan and conduct activities and projects, including cost estimations, budget tracking, and supply procurement, as needed

额外责任

• Collaborate with ecologists, conservationists, and agricultural experts to address biological challenges
• Write research papers, articles, and reports; share findings with the scientific community and public
• Stay up-to-date on crop/plant-related regulations, standards, and issues
• 向地方、州或联邦机构提交记录和技术报告 
• 帮助开展公众教育和宣传计划
• 校准设备、跟踪样本、输入数据并与实验室协调

软技能

• 主动学习
• 活动协调 
• 分析性的 
• 注重细节
• 沟通技巧 
• 批判性思维
• 果断的
• 注重细节
• 独立的
• 调查性
• 监测 
• 目标
• 有组织的
• 敏锐 
• 坚持不懈 
• 解决问题
• 推理
• 以安全为导向

技术技能

• 分析化学
• Botanical plant physiology, breeding and genetics, physiology and biochemistry, propagation, cultivation, and pathology
• 数据可视化程序
• Disease and pest prevention methods
• Ecology and ecosystem management
• 环境监测工具
• 实地考察、取样和实验室技术
• First aid/safety protocols (working with hand tools and around pests, pesticides, and chemicals)
• 基因组学和生物信息学
• 地理信息系统（GIS）和遥感工具
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and contract rules
• MATLAB
• 微生物学和分子生物学
• 个人防护设备的使用
• Plant soil interactions
• 项目管理
• 科学写作 
• 统计分析

• 生物技术公司
• 植物园
• 教育机构
• 园艺企业
• 实验室
• 苗圃
• 地方、州和联邦政府机构

All vegetables are botanical plants, but not all botanical plants are vegetables!

Botanical Specialists are experts on botanical plants, such as ferns, succulents (like aloe vera), trees, shrubs, herbs, vines, aquatic plants, flowers (such as Echinacea and Chamomile), and edible Plants (like turmeric and ginger). 

They not only identify and classify these plants but must understand their unique roles in ecosystems—and in the world of health and wellness products. 

They also play a pivotal role in conservation and sustainability, working with environmentalists and policymakers to safeguard natural habitats and ensure our planet's biodiversity thrives.

Consumers are pivoting to skincare products infused with botanical ingredients like aloe vera and chamomile, valued for their natural healing properties, as they move away from synthetics. Meanwhile, the health industry is seeing a surge in adaptogens like ashwagandha and Rhodiola. These plants, often found in teas and supplements, are believed to combat stress and balance the body.

With this rise in demand for botanicals, there’s more emphasis on sustainable and ethical sourcing. Many green companies are focusing on responsible harvesting to protect ecosystems and ensure resource longevity!

Botanical Specialists are analytical and likely excelled in science from an early age. They also probably grew up working in gardens or with house plants. Someone close to them may have taught them a few of the countless benefits botanicals can contribute to human health!