How do they match: Soil and Plant Scientists

  • 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.

  • Study insect distribution or habitat and recommend methods to prevent importation or spread of injurious species.
  • Study soil characteristics to classify soils on the basis of factors such as geographic location, landscape position, or soil properties.
  • Study ways to improve agricultural sustainability, such as the use of new methods of composting.
  • Conduct experiments to investigate the underlying mechanisms of plant growth and response to the environment.
  • Develop environmentally safe methods or products for controlling or eliminating weeds, crop diseases, or pests.
  • Research technical requirements or environmental impacts of urban green spaces, such as green roof installations.
  • 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.
  • Analyze environmental data.
  • Develop environmental sustainability plans or projects.
  • Research impacts of environmental conservation initiatives.