How do they match: Soil and Plant Scientists

  • Soil and Plant Scientists

  • Crop and Soil Science Department Chair

  • 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 or classify species of insects or allied forms, such as mites or spiders.

  • Advise others about environmental management or conservation.
  • Advise others about land management or conservation.