Plant pathology involves the scientific study of plant diseases caused by pathogens and environmental conditions. A bachelor's degree in plant sciences, horticulture, crop sciences, forestry, or biology is required to enter this field. Plant pathologists play a major role in boosting agricultural productivity by researching and managing the spread of plant diseases. Their work involves identifying pathogens, studying disease cycles, and developing more resistant plant varieties. Starting pay for fresh graduates ranges from 15,000-22,000 rupees per month, while experienced plant pathologists can earn between 45,000-60,000 rupees. Relevant institutes providing education include Rajendra Agricultural University and Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University.

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Plant Pathology
Introduction
Eligibility
Job Prospects
Remuneration
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2. Introduction
Plant pathology (also phytopathology) is the scientific study
of diseases in plants caused by pathogens and
environmental conditions virus-like
organisms, phytoplasmas, protozoa, nematodes and parasiti
c plants. Not included are ectoparasites
like insects, mites, vertebrate, or other pests that affect
plant health by consumption of plant tissues. Plant
pathology also involves the study of pathogen identification,
disease etiology, disease cycles, economic impact, plant
disease epidemiology, plant disease resistance, how plant
diseases affect humans and animals, pathosystem genetics,
and management of plant diseases.
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3. Eligibility
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Plant Sciences,
Horticultural Sciences, Crop Sciences, Forestry, Biology or
other related fields from an accredited higher learning
institution with minimum 50% marks
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4. Job Prospects
Plant pathologists are playing a major role to boost up the
country's agricultural productivity. Their main task is the
management and control of the spread of diseases in plants.
And for this they have to do research work on living
organisms, non-living abiotic components and environment
conditions, which are considered as the major source of
diseases in plants. They reveal disease-causing genes and
develop better plants with more resistance. For this, they
work together with other specialists like plant breeders, weed
specialists etc.
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5. A fresh graduate from a well-recognized agricultural
university can earn an initial package of Rs. 15,000-22,000
per month. An experienced person could be offered
between 45, 000 - 60,000.
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6. Institutes
Rajendra Agricultural University, Samastipur
ardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University,
Palanpur
Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University,
Hisar
Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and
Technology, Jammu
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