Difference between Plant Pathologists and Silvi culturists

Both plant pathologists and Silviculturists are interesting and high demand courses. Where Plant pathology is the systematic study of the different plant syndromes, caused by either pathogens or physiological factors. Silviculture deals with practice of maintaining the set up, augmentation, composition, physical condition, worthiness and eminence of woods to meet the wide-ranging needs of the society and to safeguard the pre-historical ethics.

The plant pathology course is an advanced level studies. In order to become a Plant Pathologist, students have to complete their post graduation course in Plant Pathology. Biological or Agricultural sciences graduates can study the Masters’ courses in the concerned areas. Students with the doctoral programs in Plant Pathology can carry out research and development activities in the respective fields. Plant pathology is having many specializations like

• Weed sciences
• Entomology
• Nematology

Students have good career opportunities in Government agricultural departments, tissue culture and diagnostic laboratories, agro-based industries, fertilizer companies.

Individual interested in Silviculturist have to pursue the graduation course in Forestry. The post graduation program in Forestry with Silviculture as a specialization helps them to make advancements in their career. After having a PhD in Silviculture and Forest Management, one expect to be  in research and development.

Silviculturists have huge job employments in the Ministry of Environment and Forests, media and publication, international agencies and the Forestry Departments, Silviculture lecturers in Universities. Those who are interested in Forestry Department have to pass the relevant Government tests.