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Soil and Plant Scientists
1
O*NET-SOC Title
Soil
and
Plant
Scientists
21
Alternate Occupation Titles
Crop
and
Soil
Science
Department Chair
Crop
Nutrition
Scientist
Crop
Protection Research Agronomist
Scientist
Scientist
Propagator
Soil
Science
Professor
Soil
Scientist
Soil
Expert
Soil
Fertility Extension Specialist
Soil
Physical Chemistry Professor
Soil
Physics Professor
Soil
Specialist
Soil
Tech
Soil
Technician
Arboreal
Scientist
Fermentation
Scientist
Microbiology
Soil
Scientist
Plant
Scientist
Plant Breeder
Scientist
Research
Scientist
Research
Soil
Scientist
1
O*NET-SOC Description
Conduct research in breeding, physiology, production, yield,
and
management of
crops
and
agricultural plants or trees, shrubs,
and
nursery stock, their growth in
soils
,
and
control of pests; or study the chemical, physical, biological,
and
mineralogical composition of
soils
as they relate to plant or
crop
growth. May classify
and
map
soils
and
investigate effects of alternative practices on
soil
and
crop
productivity.
14
Tasks
Conduct experiments investigating how
soil
forms, changes, or interacts with land-based ecosystems or living organisms.
Conduct experiments to develop new or improved varieties of field
crops
, focusing on characteristics such as yield, quality, disease resistance, nutritional value, or adaptation to specific
soils
or climates.
Consult with engineers or other technical personnel working on construction projects about the effects of
soil
problems
and
possible solutions to these problems.
Develop environmentally safe methods or products for controlling or eliminating weeds,
crop
diseases, or pests.
Develop improved measurement techniques,
soil
conservation methods,
soil
sampling devices, or related technology.
Develop methods of conserving or managing
soil
that can be applied by farmers or forestry companies.
Develop new or improved methods or products for controlling or eliminating weeds,
crop
diseases, or insect pests.
Develop ways of altering
soils
to suit different types of plants.
Identify degraded or contaminated
soils
and
develop plans to improve their chemical, biological, or physical characteristics.
Investigate
soil
problems or poor water quality to determine sources
and
effects.
Investigate responses of
soils
to specific management practices to determine the use capabilities of
soils
and
the effects of alternative practices on
soil
productivity.
Perform chemical analyses of the microorganism content of
soils
to determine microbial reactions or chemical mineralogical relationships to plant growth.
Provide advice regarding the development of regulatory standards for land reclamation or
soil
conservation.
Study
soil
characteristics to classify
soils
on the basis of factors such as geographic location, landscape position, or
soil
properties.
2
Detailed Work Activities
Prepare
scientific
or technical reports or presentations.
Research
crop
management methods.
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