How do they match: Soil and Plant Scientists

  • Agronomy Manager
  • Agronomy Research Manager

  • 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.

  • Communicate research or project results to other professionals or the public or teach related courses, seminars, or workshops.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Plan or supervise waste management programs for composting or farming.

  • Advise others about environmental management or conservation.
  • Advise others about land management or conservation.
  • Direct natural resources management or conservation programs.
  • Research crop management methods.