How do they match: Soil and Plant Scientists

  • Field Technology Development Agronomist

  • Develop environmentally safe methods or products for controlling or eliminating weeds, crop diseases, or pests.
  • 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 new or improved methods or products for controlling or eliminating weeds, crop diseases, or insect pests.
  • Develop ways of altering soils to suit different types of plants.
  • 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.
  • Identify degraded or contaminated soils and develop plans to improve their chemical, biological, or physical characteristics.
  • 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.

  • Develop agricultural methods.
  • Develop environmental sustainability plans or projects.
  • Develop sustainable industrial or development methods.
  • Collaborate with technical specialists to resolve design or development problems.