Description
Principles of botanicals with a primary focus in herbaceous and annual plants in raw form.
Alternative labels
types of botanicals
botanical varieties
formats of botanicals
categories of botanicals
variety of a botanical
variety of botanical
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Variety of botanicals is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Land-based machinery supervisor: Land-based machinery supervisors plan and organise land-based machinery services for agricultural production and landscaping in close cooperation with their clients.
Botanist: Botanists are occupied with the maintenance of an range of plants from around the world, often in a botanic garden. They conduct scientific studies and travel in order to study plants growing in the wild. Botanists are responsible for the maintenance and development of the botanic garden.
Botanicals specialist: Botanicals specialists bring a deep knowledge in the science of plants and botanicals to the production of alcoholic beverages based on herbs. These professionals combine knowledge of flavour chemistry, biological sciences and technology process. They may operate botanical milling machines ensuring that the crushing process retains as much flavour and aroma as possible.
Optional knowledge
Variety of botanicals is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Land-based machinery operator: Land-based machinery operators operate specialised equipment and machinery for agricultural production and maintenance of landscape.
Botanical technician: Botanical technicians provide technical assistance in researching and testing different plant species to monitor their properties such as growth and structure. They collect and analyse data using laboratory equipment, compile reports and maintain laboratory stock. Botanical technicians also study plants to research their use in areas such as medicine, food and materials.
References
- Variety of botanicals – ESCO