How do they match: Soil and Plant Scientists

  • Soil and Plant Scientists

  • Soil Expert
  • Soil Fertility Extension Specialist
  • Soil Physical Chemistry Professor
  • Soil Physics Professor
  • Soil Science Professor
  • Soil Scientist
  • Soil Specialist
  • Soil Tech
  • Soil Technician
  • Crop and Soil Science Department Chair
  • Microbiology Soil Scientist
  • Research 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.

  • 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 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 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.
  • Plan or supervise land conservation or reclamation programs for industrial development projects.
  • 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.
  • Survey undisturbed or disturbed lands for classification, inventory, mapping, environmental impact assessments, environmental protection planning, conservation planning, or reclamation planning.

  • Advise others about environmental management or conservation.
  • Advise others about land management or conservation.
  • Direct natural resources management or conservation programs.
  • Plan natural resources conservation or restoration programs.
  • Research impacts of environmental conservation initiatives.