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Soil and Plant Scientists
SOC 19-1013.00
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.
8
Skills
8
Knowledge
5
Job Zone
Yes
Green
Top Skills 8
Reading Comprehension4.1
Science4.1
Speaking4.0
Critical Thinking4.0
Active Learning4.0
Complex Problem Solving4.0
Active Listening3.9
Writing3.9
Knowledge Areas 8
Biology4.5
English Language4.3
Mathematics3.9
Education and Training3.9
Chemistry3.6
Computers and Electronics3.4
Administration and Management3.2
Customer and Personal Service3.1
Key Tasks
1Communicate research or project results to other professionals or the public or teach related courses, seminars, or workshops.
2Conduct 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.
3Develop new or improved methods or products for controlling or eliminating weeds, crop diseases, or insect pests.
4Provide 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.
5Develop environmentally safe methods or products for controlling or eliminating weeds, crop diseases, or insect pests.
Also Known As
Agriculturist
Agronomist
Agronomy Research Manager
Agronomy Specialist
Apiculturist
Arboreal Scientist
Arboriculturist
Arborist
Botanist
Corn Breeder
Tools & Equipment
Atomic absorption AA spectrometers
Autosamplers
Calibrated soil scoops
Canopy analyzers
Cell tissue culture incubators
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