How do they match: Soil and Plant Scientists

  • Conduct research to determine best methods of planting, spraying, cultivating, harvesting, storing, processing, or transporting horticultural products.
  • Develop methods of conserving or managing soil that can be applied by farmers or forestry companies.
  • 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 new or improved methods or products for controlling or eliminating weeds, crop diseases, or insect pests.
  • Study insect distribution or habitat and recommend methods to prevent importation or spread of injurious species.
  • Study ways to improve agricultural sustainability, such as the use of new methods of composting.

  • Develop agricultural methods.
  • Develop sustainable industrial or development methods.
  • Research crop management methods.