Horticulturist vs plant pathologist

Differences between horticulturist and plant pathologist duties and responsibilities

Horticulturist example responsibilities.

• Manage payroll processing and all aspects of accounts receivable and payable.
• Operate snow plows, snow blowers and large salt sprayers.
• Maintain all flower beds, landscape areas, and turf grass areas.
• Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers.
• Maintain inventory and help with Quickbooks.
• Provide assistance with loading and unloading pigs.
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Plant pathologist example responsibilities.

• Supervise and manage pathology, microbiology and biochemistry laboratory.
• Work with greenhouse and field crew personnel in a plant research and seed production environment.
• Identify the compounds using NMR, IR, and mass spectral data.
• Supervise the whole agricultural operation including guayule shrub planting, production, and harvest.
• Characterize a wide variety of microorganisms through substrate utilization, volatile fatty acid analysis, and specific growth rates.
• Direct and manage breeding efforts of specialty oil Canola varieties with superior agronomics that expand DAS recognition in the industry.