How do they match: Soil and Plant Scientists

  • Agricultural Specialist
  • Agriculturist

  • 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 ways to improve agricultural sustainability, such as the use of new methods of composting.

  • Conduct research of processes in natural or industrial ecosystems.
  • Develop agricultural methods.
  • Direct natural resources management or conservation programs.
  • Plan natural resources conservation or restoration programs.
  • Research sustainable agricultural processes or practices.