Career In Horticulture
Do you love plants?… Are you interested in the business of growing plants?
If yes, then the career in the field of horticulture is the best career choice for you.
Horticulture basically deals with the art, science and technology of growing and cultivation of plants that include medicinal plants, fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, herbs, sprouts, mushrooms, algae, flowers, seaweeds and non-food crops such as grass and ornamental trees.
The word horticulture comes from Latin word Hortus that means “garden” and Cultus means “cultivation”.
The term Horticulture is designed after agriculture. It not only includes the cultivation of plants but also includes plant conservation, landscape restoration, landscape and garden design, construction, and maintenance, and arboriculture.
Who is a Horticulturist?
A horticulturist is a person who uses his skills and knowledge in the production of plants. The main aim of horticulturist is to improve the plant growth, quality, nutritional value, yield and resistance to insects, diseases, and environmental stresses.
A horticulturist is also involved in the research work that includes research on plants to produce new generations.
The job for horticulturist starts from gardeners to designers. They work as growers, therapists, designers, and technical advisors.
Scope of Horticulture
Scope and business in horticulture are increasing day by day. Floriculture is a part of horticulture which is a process of cultivation of flowering which is used as a raw material in making perfumes and cosmetics in the pharmaceutical industry. Growing vegetables is a most important part of horticulture, which is very much demanding in India.
“In India, horticulturists are high in demand in various industries”.
There are numbers of job opportunities that are available after completion of this study. After this one can become a horticulturist, floriculturist, pomologist, etc. In this field, one can also become a scientist in research studies. Under this course, you can find jobs in productions & sales, public gardens, marketing, research & development, landscape design, agricultural engineering, pest management, etc.
Courses & Eligibility
What are the academic requirements to become a horticulturist?
Several courses are offered in the discipline of horticulture. One can start his/her career in horticulture after completing intermediate/12th level education.
For diploma in agriculture same (above) qualification is required. To get admission to master in horticulture you should hold a bachelor’s degree and for Ph.D programmes, you must have PG or masters degree in the relevant field. For admissions in Ph.D programmes, various universities conduct their own entrance examination.
Have you completed 12th class in science stream (PCM/PCB)?
If Yes, then you can opt bachelor’s course in horticulture/agricultural sciences right after 12th.
Wish to know about courses?
Bachelor’s Courses:
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Horticulture – 3 years
- Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Horticulture – 4 years
Master’s Courses:
- Masters of Science (M.Sc) in Horticulture – 2 years
- Postgraduate Diploma in Horticulture and Landscape Gardening – 1 year
- M.Sc. Ag. – Horticulture (Floriculture and Landscaping) – 2 years
For admission to postgraduate courses, you are required to pass the bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline with minimum 60% marks.
Interested candidates can also pursue Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in horticulture for advancement in knowledge, job and salary.
Admission Process
You will be eligible for admission after passing 12th class with science stream. The admission criteria and procedure vary institutions to institutions. Some colleges/Universities conduct their own entrance test for providing admission while some of them provide admission through the entrance test namely ICAR AIEEA 2020 conducted by ICAR.
Several institutions/Universities offer courses in Horticulture. Some of them are listed below:
- Annamalai University
- University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore
- Kerala Agricultural University
- Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University
- Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
- College of Agriculture, Pune
- Gujarat Agricultural University, Anand
- College of Horticulture, Kerala
- Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
Jobs & Career Scope
What about jobs & career prospects?
There are ample of opportunities and career path in the horticulture field. Several options are available for graduates of horticulture.
Lucrative jobs are available in both public and private sector.
You can apply for the District Horticulture Officer/ District Agriculture Officer through the examination conducted by State Public Service Commission. In addition to this, you can also apply for the post of Technical Assistant / Technical Officers in Agricultural Universities ICAR, DRDO, IARI, & CSIR.
They can also work as a designer or contractor for landscaping projects or work in the companies dealing with seeds, fertilizers, sprays and other related fields of horticulture.
A horticulturist can also choose his/her career in the education sector as a professor.
Those holding PhD degree can apply for the examination conducted by the Agriculture Scientist Recruitment Board, ICAR, New Delhi. This examination is conducted for the post of the scientist.
Job Profiles:
- Project Manager
- Gardener
- Foreman
- Horticulturist
- Horticultural Education Supervisor
- Assistant Manager Human Resources
- Professor
- Scientist
Work Areas
In the field of Horticulture, many job opportunities are available for graduates. Some working areas are listed here:
- Field Work
- Sales & Marketing
- Teaching
- Research Area
- Farming
- Projects
- Irrigation Department
Recruiters
- Interior Plantscapes
- SHORB Landscaping
- Sun Valley Landscaping
- ER&M ecological restoration and management
- Casa Verde Growers
- Greater Texas Landscape Services
- IFFCO KISAN SANCHAR LIMITED
- Green Decor
Salary
An average salary of horticulturist is around $40,363 per year. The figures of your salary will depend upon your area of specialization, location, level of education, etc. As a fresher, you can earn 1.8 to 2.5 lacs per year. After gaining experience, you will get the hike in your salary.
District Horticulture Officers receives an annual salary of 3,00,000 lacs.
Books & Study Materials
Here, some books are listed that helps you in the study of horticulture:
- Introductory Horticulture – H. Edward Reiley, Carroll L. Shry, JR.
- The Fundamentals of Horticulture – Chris Bird
- Applied Principles of Horticultural Science – L.V. Brown
- Handbook of Horticulture -by K.L. Chadha
- Control of Crop Diseases by W.R. Carlile
- Seed Storage of Horticulture Crops by S.D. Doijode
- Instant Horticulture – S.N. Gupta, K.B. Naik
- Principles of Horticulture – C.R. Adams, K.M. Bamford & M.P. Early
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I am horticulture student, when I finished my study I realized there is no importance ,there is no scope in this field not even job opportunity available and salary package is less than a domestic worker , people called me ‘ beggars’s choice ‘ there is no importance for this carrier , when I don’t get job I started my own online business but there is no any human who loves plants they think we don’t have time for caring plants , we artificial plants , there is 0 value for horticultural student even people gives more value to landscape architectural but not to horticultural, I request you student choose a right course which is related to medical field or any other which is important for our contry , if you want to became a landscaper then choose architect field but don’t choose horticulture or botany , thanx
I have a bachelors degree in botany.Am I eligible for horticulture job? If yes, pliz help me how to?
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Respected sir/mam
I am doing my final year in BSc Horticulture.I like to enter into jobs after finishing my studies.So please help me through your comments
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how and where can I teach and where I can apply for teaching after completing my
bsc horticulture
Hellow ,Sir i just passed my bsc horticulture by percentage 70% .now i wants to engage in government job . So please tell me job opportunities after ug degree. Also tell me the salary and you can also mention about msc. Study
Respected sir, I have completed B.VOC.HORTICULTURE (3YRS.)
What can I do after that,or what can I apply next for,where I can get govt.scholarship also??
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I was qualified in eamcet by gaining 25000 rank with59marks. I got 931 in ipe can I join in horticulture field
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I just finished my exams of std 12th PCB.. i passed by 65% and in gujcet 2019 i got 80.75 percentile rank.. am i eligible for horticulture for government colleges?
I was a CBSE student and I failed in chemistry and pass in compartment exam.. Will i get a seat for b. Sc horticulture…. And i much interested in it. My problem is will i get a seat
I completed +2 in this year…i got Physics, chemistry,Maths and Biology of 76,73, 68 and 77 percentage respectively…can i get seat in horticulture courese and which is best and vacany course in horticultute??
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I have taken pcm in +2 can I opt to read agriculture after +2
Yes, you are eligible.
I have completed my diploma in computer engineering,I’m I eligible for this course
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Can humanities student apply for horticulture?
i need diploma horticulture baded job in punjab and gujrat state
Hello Sir/madam . I really wants to do horticulture but I don’t have a support to archive my goals.l graduated from high school one year ago. I really need a help. I’m looking for a scholarship.
hello sir….i want to ask that what types of government jobs are there in horticulture field and what are the scope in this filed???
sir please reply soon
Through horti we are able for banking exam
Sir I want to know whether BDS course has more scope or bsc agri or bsc horticulture. Please reply me soon
Which has better scope hoticulture or agriculture???plz help
Big scope agriculture field experience crop pesticid entomology and other,,,,
Horticulture scope are gardening.narsariy.pomlogiy
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iam completed diploma in horticulture sir and I want to study bsc horticulture so what i.do sir
After the bsc horticulture what are the job opportunity?
I am 12 sicence pased 68 % i want to admit in agri horiculture
But here r some quries about syallbus and spoce and more plzz reply me
Sir,
I’m graduated in bba.
I would like to study horticulture, so,I want know study options in horticulture…
Horticulture is love artist
And big opportunity world
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Just now i completed 12th what i should do to join holticulture
Are there any ag.bsc colleges which give admission on the basis of 12th marks of andhra pradesh
No it is based on Ur
EAMCET rank but 12th
Marks weightage will
Be added to EAMCET
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I have completed my masters degree in botany.may I apply for horticulture or floriculture?
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hai sir iam studying bsc horticulture after complete of bsc i have any guide for u for future studies about horticulture.
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I have done BE in information technology , but i am a lot interested in horticulture. Is there any courses as i am graduated in engineering.
Plz recommend me courses and institutions in and around Mumbai or maharashtra.
Sir is there any exams or jobs that we can sit even before completion of b.sc course ?
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At present I am studying 12th. My aim is to joint horticulture. Whether this course has scope to shine. Please reply me
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Sir I am studying m. SC. AG. Horticulture from Chaudhary charan p. G. College Barabanki please sir guide me for future
Which is the best Agriculture -horticultural
Which in better scope for Government job.
Sir please reply.
Can we get a better job in our district only as my district is tumkur
I am passout bsc hort. From NDUA&T
FAIZABAD. i want any hort. related job
Please informe me
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Iam completed12th std. My ambition iz to become an horticultural scientist in genetic engineering. So my wish is also to join in tnau.as b.tech (horticulture). So please guide me for future!
Sir what is the scop in diploma in horticuture
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How to get admission in horticulture.Is it based on agriculture cut off?
And what must be the cut off?
You must pass ICAR exam to get admission in bsc. horticulture…..
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