Arboriculturists work in the horticultural field and in particular the study of trees. An arboriculturist cultivates and manages trees, hedgerows and shrubs and also provides information and advice on specific tree-related issues.

Grows dwarf (Bonsai) trees: Selects seedlings or other small trees suitable for Bonsai.

DID YOU KNOW? South African has a serious shortage of skilled professionals and trained technicians in the plant industry! Botany is an ancient science. Botanists study plant biology, including fungi and algae. They also study the relationship of plants with their environment and other living organisms.

*** Ethnobotanist ***

*** Grassland Scientist ***

Herbarium workers work in botanical gardens and museum herbariums.

A Horticulturist uses their scientific knowledge and experience to grow and propagate (breed) plants mainly for human and non-human uses. This can be done on a small scale as well as on a large scale like crop farming.

When it comes to producing food in small spaces nothing can beat hydroponics. The definition of Hydroponics is “water-working”. Practically it means growing plants in a water and nutrient solution, without soil. If this interests you why not take your BSc degree into the Hydroponics field.

*** Plant Pathologist ***

As a Soil Scientist you will apply your knowledge of soil properties to determine the possible yield of a particular type of soil and what effect alternative practices will have on soil productivity.

Weed scientists study weeds, their effect on the environment and the various methods of weed control – for instance, a particular species of weed growing in a position where it can obstruct the natural flow of a river or destroy the catchment area of a dam.