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19-1013.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Soil and Plant Scientists

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.

Primary Directive

Assist in soil and plant research to enhance agricultural practices.

Execution Steps
  1. 1

    Conduct soil analysis

    Perform chemical analyses of soil samples to assess their properties and health.

  2. 2

    Develop conservation methods

    Create strategies for soil management that can be implemented by farmers.

  3. 3

    Communicate findings

    Present research results to stakeholders through reports or workshops.

  4. 4

    Investigate plant responses

    Conduct experiments to understand how plants react to different soil conditions.

  5. 5

    Advise on land use

    Provide recommendations to landowners on optimizing land for plant growth.

Toolbox Requirements
Autodesk AutoCADESRI ArcGIS softwareIBM SPSS StatisticsMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft Active Server Pages ASPMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordRSAS

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.