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Soil and Plant Scientists
1
O*NET-SOC Title
Soil
and
Plant Scientists
3
Alternate Occupation Titles
Crop
and
Soil Science Department Chair
Crop
Nutrition Scientist
Crop
Protection Research Agronomist
1
O*NET-SOC Description
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.
7
Tasks
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.
Consult with engineers or other technical personnel
working
on construction projects about the effects of soil problems
and
possible solutions to these problems.
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.
Develop new or improved methods or products for controlling or eliminating weeds,
crop
diseases, or insect pests.
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.
1
Detailed Work Activity
Research
crop
management methods.
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