How do they match: Soil and Plant Scientists

  • Soil and Plant Scientists

  • Plant Anatomist
  • Plant Breeder
  • Plant Breeder Scientist
  • Plant Pathologist
  • Plant Physiologist
  • Plant Research Geneticist
  • Plant Scientist
  • 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.

  • Conduct experiments to investigate the underlying mechanisms of plant growth and response to the environment.
  • Conduct research into the use of plant species as green fuels or in the production of green fuels.
  • Conduct research to determine best methods of planting, spraying, cultivating, harvesting, storing, processing, or transporting horticultural products.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Provide information or recommendations to farmers or other landowners regarding ways in which they can best use land, promote plant growth, or avoid or correct problems such as erosion.

  • 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.