How do they match: Soil and Plant Scientists

  • Field Technology Development Agronomist

  • 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.

  • 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 methods of conserving or managing soil that can be applied by farmers or forestry companies.
  • Develop new or improved methods or products for controlling or eliminating weeds, crop diseases, or insect pests.
  • Develop ways of altering soils to suit different types of plants.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Identify degraded or contaminated soils and develop plans to improve their chemical, biological, or physical characteristics.
  • Investigate responses of soils to specific management practices to determine the use capabilities of soils and the effects of alternative practices on soil productivity.
  • Plan or supervise land conservation or reclamation programs for industrial development projects.
  • Provide advice regarding the development of regulatory standards for land reclamation or soil conservation.

  • Develop agricultural methods.
  • Develop environmental sustainability plans or projects.
  • Develop sustainable industrial or development methods.
  • Collaborate with technical specialists to resolve design or development problems.