How do they match: Soil and Plant Scientists

  • 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.
  • Develop environmentally safe methods or products for controlling or eliminating weeds, crop diseases, or pests.
  • Develop methods of conserving or managing soil that can be applied by farmers or forestry companies.
  • Investigate responses of soils to specific management practices to determine the use capabilities of soils and the effects of alternative practices on soil productivity.
  • Plan or supervise waste management programs for composting or farming.
  • 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.
  • Advise others about land management or conservation.
  • Analyze environmental data.
  • Develop environmental sustainability plans or projects.
  • Direct natural resources management or conservation programs.
  • Research crop management methods.
  • Research impacts of environmental conservation initiatives.