OCCUPATIONAL
PROFILE
Soil and Plant Scientist
(19-1013.00)
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At-a-Glance Statistics
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Sample Agronomist, Agronomy Research Manager, Agronomy Specialist, Crop Nutrition
. .	Scientist, Extension Specialist, Microbiology Soil Scientist, On-Site Soil Evaluator,
JOD I ItieS Research Soil Scientist, Soil Fertility Extension Specialist, Soil Scientist
Key Tasks • 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 new or improved methods or products for controlling or eliminating
weeds, crop diseases, or insect pests.
•	Provide information or recommendations to farmers or other landowners
regarding ways in which they can best use land, promote plant growth, or
avoid or correct problems such as erosion.
•	Develop environmentally safe methods or products for controlling or
eliminating weeds, crop diseases, or pests.
•	Investigate soil problems or poor water quality to determine sources and
effects.
•	Conduct experiments investigating how soil forms, changes, or interacts with
land-based ecosystems or living organisms.
•	Conduct research to determine best methods of planting, spraying,
cultivating, harvesting, storing, processing, or transporting horticultural
products.
•	Investigate responses of soils to specific management practices to
determine the effects of alternative practices on the environment.
•	Develop methods of conserving or managing soil that can be applied by
farmers or forestry companies.
All data sourced fromO'NET OnLine (2018) https./Avww .onetonline.org/.

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