How do they match: Soil and Plant Scientists

  • Research Agronomist
  • Research Scientist
  • Research Soil Scientist
  • Agronomy Research Manager
  • Arboriculture Researcher
  • Crop Protection Research Agronomist
  • Field Research Agronomist
  • Field Research Assistant
  • Plant Research Geneticist

  • 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.

  • Research technical requirements or environmental impacts of urban green spaces, such as green roof installations.
  • Communicate research or project results to other professionals or the public or teach related courses, seminars, or workshops.
  • Conduct research into the use of plant species as green fuels or in the production of green fuels.
  • Conduct research to determine best methods of planting, spraying, cultivating, harvesting, storing, processing, or transporting horticultural products.

  • Research crop management methods.
  • Research diseases or parasites.
  • Research geological features or processes.
  • Research hydrologic features or processes.
  • Research impacts of environmental conservation initiatives.
  • Research sustainable agricultural processes or practices.
  • Conduct research of processes in natural or industrial ecosystems.
  • Conduct climatological research.