botany
The taxonomy or classification of plant life, phylogeny and evolution, anatomy and morphology, and physiology.
botany — the taxonomy or classification of plant life, phylogeny and evolution, anatomy and morphology, and physiology. McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the enduring band (SCI 49.91/100) — a human-connection anchor whose value is projected to hold or grow through 2030. ESCO classifies it as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill within knowledge. It is currently listed by 11 occupations in our catalogue, including Microbiologists, biology teacher secondary school, aquaculture biologist, and aquatic animal health professional.
Occupations that require botany
Showing top 11 of 11 occupations · ranked by India employment volume, then AI-durability.
Frequently asked questions
What is botany?
The taxonomy or classification of plant life, phylogeny and evolution, anatomy and morphology, and physiology.
What category of skill is botany?
ESCO classifies botany under the knowledge category, specifically in the biology subcategory.
Is botany an AI-durable skill?
McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the enduring band (SCI 49.91/100) — a human-connection anchor whose value is projected to hold or grow through 2030. This is a durable skill to invest in — high human-connection skills consistently resist automation.
Which jobs require botany?
In our catalogue, 11 occupations list botany as a required or important skill. The top occupations by employment volume include Microbiologists, biology teacher secondary school, aquaculture biologist, aquatic animal health professional, biology lecturer, botanical technician.
How transferable is botany between industries?
ESCO tags botany as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.
Is botany the same as botanic?
Yes — botany is also known as botanic, plant morphology, plant variations, or plant anatomy. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.
How can I learn botany?
The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands botany and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.