How do they match: Soil and Plant Scientists

  • Soil and Plant Scientists

  • Scientist
  • Scientist Propagator
  • Arboreal Scientist
  • Crop and Soil Science Department Chair
  • Crop Nutrition Scientist
  • Fermentation Scientist
  • Microbiology Soil Scientist
  • Plant Scientist
  • Plant Breeder Scientist
  • Research Scientist
  • Research Soil Scientist
  • Soil Science Professor
  • Soil Scientist

  • 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.
  • Consult with engineers or other technical personnel working on construction projects about the effects of soil problems and possible solutions to these problems.
  • Develop improved measurement techniques, soil conservation methods, soil sampling devices, or related technology.
  • Perform chemical analyses of the microorganism content of soils to determine microbial reactions or chemical mineralogical relationships to plant growth.

  • Advise others about environmental management or conservation.
  • Advise others about land management or conservation.
  • Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.