How do they match: Soil and Plant Scientists

  • Soil and Plant Scientists

  • Crop and Soil Science Department Chair
  • Crop Nutrition Scientist
  • Crop Protection Research Agronomist

  • 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 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.

  • Research crop management methods.