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.
- Tasks
- 27 tasks19 core, 8 supplemental
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- Life, Physical & Social ScienceOne of its 66 occupations
- Code
- 19-1013.00SOC 2018: 19-1013
What the work is made of
19 core tasks and 8 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all
- Task 1. Communicate research or project results to other professionals or the public or teach related courses, seminars, or workshops.Core taskTask 9021Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 2. Develop methods of conserving or managing soil that can be applied by farmers or forestry companies.Core taskTask 9024Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 3. 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.Core taskTask 9022Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 4. 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.Core taskTask 9025Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 5. Investigate soil problems or poor water quality to determine sources and effects.Core taskTask 9026Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 6. Investigate responses of soils to specific management practices to determine the use capabilities of soils and the effects of alternative practices on soil productivity.Core taskTask 9023Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 7. Conduct experiments to investigate the underlying mechanisms of plant growth and response to the environment.Core taskTask 23903Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 8. Identify degraded or contaminated soils and develop plans to improve their chemical, biological, or physical characteristics.Core taskTask 9030Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 9. Develop new or improved methods or products for controlling or eliminating weeds, crop diseases, or insect pests.Core taskTask 9035Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 10. Provide advice regarding the development of regulatory standards for land reclamation or soil conservation.Core taskTask 9034Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 11. Study soil characteristics to classify soils on the basis of factors such as geographic location, landscape position, or soil properties.Core taskTask 9027Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 12. Develop improved measurement techniques, soil conservation methods, soil sampling devices, or related technology.Core taskTask 9028Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 13. Conduct research to determine best methods of planting, spraying, cultivating, harvesting, storing, processing, or transporting horticultural products.Core taskTask 9036Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 14. Develop environmentally safe methods or products for controlling or eliminating weeds, crop diseases, or pests.Core taskTask 19751Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 15. Study ways to improve agricultural sustainability, such as the use of new methods of composting.Core taskTask 19754Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 16. Consult with engineers or other technical personnel working on construction projects about the effects of soil problems and possible solutions to these problems.Core taskTask 9037Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 17. Perform chemical analyses of the microorganism content of soils to determine microbial reactions or chemical mineralogical relationships to plant growth.Core taskTask 9033Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 18. Develop ways of altering soils to suit different types of plants.Core taskTask 9038Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 19. Conduct experiments investigating how soil forms, changes, or interacts with land-based ecosystems or living organisms.Core taskTask 9029Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 20. Survey undisturbed or disturbed lands for classification, inventory, mapping, environmental impact assessments, environmental protection planning, conservation planning, or reclamation planning.Supplemental taskTask 9031Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 21. Plan or supervise waste management programs for composting or farming.Supplemental taskTask 20198Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 22. Research technical requirements or environmental impacts of urban green spaces, such as green roof installations.Supplemental taskTask 19753Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 23. Conduct experiments regarding causes of bee diseases or factors affecting yields of nectar or pollen.Supplemental taskTask 9041Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 24. Identify or classify species of insects or allied forms, such as mites or spiders.Supplemental taskTask 9040Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 25. Study insect distribution or habitat and recommend methods to prevent importation or spread of injurious species.Supplemental taskTask 9039Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 26. Plan or supervise land conservation or reclamation programs for industrial development projects.Supplemental taskTask 20199Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 27. Conduct research into the use of plant species as green fuels or in the production of green fuels.Supplemental taskTask 19750Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021
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How we copy and credit sources- Published byO*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 19-1013
- LicenseCC BY 4.0Free to copy and reuse, with credit
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