How do they match: Soil and Plant Scientists

  • Precision Agronomist
  • Physical Hydrologist
  • 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.

  • Identify degraded or contaminated soils and develop plans to improve their chemical, biological, or physical characteristics.
  • Study insect distribution or habitat and recommend methods to prevent importation or spread of injurious species.

  • Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.