How do they match: Soil and Plant Scientists

  • Soil and Plant Scientists

  • Agricultural Specialist
  • Crop and Soil Science Department Chair
  • Growth Specialist
  • Horticultural Specialist
  • Horticulture Specialist
  • Soil Specialist
  • Soil Fertility Extension Specialist

  • 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.

  • Communicate research or project results to other professionals or the public or teach related courses, seminars, or workshops.
  • 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.
  • Develop improved measurement techniques, soil conservation methods, soil sampling devices, or related technology.
  • Investigate responses of soils to specific management practices to determine the use capabilities of soils and the effects of alternative practices on soil productivity.
  • Perform chemical analyses of the microorganism content of soils to determine microbial reactions or chemical mineralogical relationships to plant growth.
  • Plan or supervise land conservation or reclamation programs for industrial development projects.

  • Collaborate with technical specialists to resolve design or development problems.
  • Conduct research of processes in natural or industrial ecosystems.
  • Develop sustainable industrial or development methods.