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I am doing Ph.D. in Fungal Taxonomy in case of gilled mushrooms like Agaricus, Russula, Termitomyces, Coprinus etc. I have not B.Ed., M.Phil degree. So i want to know about the future in this field.

A career in botany may include work in government, agriculture, food production, and other fields. Botany Ph.D. holders are frequently hired as professors in universities to instruct students on the scientific principles underlying their field of study.

Work in the government sector, agriculture, food production, and other industries can all be part of a botany profession. University lecturers who have a Ph.D. in botany are typically hired to teach students about the scientific theories that underpin their subject of study.

The career options after the course vary broadly.
The scope in India is high owing to the relevance of education that the students receive.
According to their specialisation , students will have appropriate plan to execute their career .
Their areas of recruitment are
Government and private universities
Medical Laboratories
Food companies
Biotechnology firms
Natural reserves and Botanical parks
Research clinics
The salary in India for Taxonomist is
INR 4.8 LPA
In abroad , the salary is USD 58, 008
There is a huge scope of the course in India as well as abroad.

You can work as a research scientist in universities, research institutes, and biotechnology companies. You can conduct research on fungal taxonomy and apply your findings in various fields, such as medicine, agriculture, and environmental conservation.

You can pursue a career as a professor in universities or colleges, teaching and mentoring students in fungal taxonomy and related fields. You can also conduct research and publish scholarly articles to contribute to the advancement of the field.

You can work as a researcher in government agencies, such as the Department of Agriculture or Environmental Protection Agency. You can conduct research on fungal taxonomy and its role in ecosystems, and contribute to policy decisions related to agriculture and environmental conservation.

You can work as a consultant in various industries, such as agriculture, food and beverage, and pharmaceuticals. You can use your expertise in fungal taxonomy to help clients identify and utilize beneficial fungi, and to develop new products and technologies.