How do they match: Soil and Plant Scientists

  • Physical Hydrologist
  • Field Research Assistant
  • Soil Physical Chemistry Professor
  • Soil Physics Professor

  • 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.

  • Study insect distribution or habitat and recommend methods to prevent importation or spread of injurious species.
  • Study soil characteristics to classify soils on the basis of factors such as geographic location, landscape position, or soil properties.
  • Study ways to improve agricultural sustainability, such as the use of new methods of composting.
  • Identify degraded or contaminated soils and develop plans to improve their chemical, biological, or physical characteristics.