# 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. - Code: 19-1013.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 19-1013) - Family: [Life, Physical & Social Science](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-19), one of its 66 occupations - Tasks: 27 tasks (19 core and 8 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-1013.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/19-1013.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Communicate research or project results to other professionals or the public or teach related courses, seminars, or workshops. Core task · Task 9021 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021 2. Develop methods of conserving or managing soil that can be applied by farmers or forestry companies. Core task · Task 9024 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2021 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 task · Task 9022 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021 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 task · Task 9025 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021 5. Investigate soil problems or poor water quality to determine sources and effects. Core task · Task 9026 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021 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 task · Task 9023 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021 7. Conduct experiments to investigate the underlying mechanisms of plant growth and response to the environment. Core task · Task 23903 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021 8. Identify degraded or contaminated soils and develop plans to improve their chemical, biological, or physical characteristics. Core task · Task 9030 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021 9. Develop new or improved methods or products for controlling or eliminating weeds, crop diseases, or insect pests. Core task · Task 9035 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021 10. Provide advice regarding the development of regulatory standards for land reclamation or soil conservation. Core task · Task 9034 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021 11. Study soil characteristics to classify soils on the basis of factors such as geographic location, landscape position, or soil properties. Core task · Task 9027 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021 12. Develop improved measurement techniques, soil conservation methods, soil sampling devices, or related technology. Core task · Task 9028 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021 13. Conduct research to determine best methods of planting, spraying, cultivating, harvesting, storing, processing, or transporting horticultural products. Core task · Task 9036 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021 14. Develop environmentally safe methods or products for controlling or eliminating weeds, crop diseases, or pests. Core task · Task 19751 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2021 15. Study ways to improve agricultural sustainability, such as the use of new methods of composting. Core task · Task 19754 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021 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 task · Task 9037 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021 17. Perform chemical analyses of the microorganism content of soils to determine microbial reactions or chemical mineralogical relationships to plant growth. Core task · Task 9033 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021 18. Develop ways of altering soils to suit different types of plants. Core task · Task 9038 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021 19. Conduct experiments investigating how soil forms, changes, or interacts with land-based ecosystems or living organisms. Core task · Task 9029 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021 20. Survey undisturbed or disturbed lands for classification, inventory, mapping, environmental impact assessments, environmental protection planning, conservation planning, or reclamation planning. Supplemental task · Task 9031 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021 21. Plan or supervise waste management programs for composting or farming. Supplemental task · Task 20198 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021 22. Research technical requirements or environmental impacts of urban green spaces, such as green roof installations. Supplemental task · Task 19753 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021 23. Conduct experiments regarding causes of bee diseases or factors affecting yields of nectar or pollen. Supplemental task · Task 9041 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021 24. Identify or classify species of insects or allied forms, such as mites or spiders. Supplemental task · Task 9040 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021 25. Study insect distribution or habitat and recommend methods to prevent importation or spread of injurious species. Supplemental task · Task 9039 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021 26. Plan or supervise land conservation or reclamation programs for industrial development projects. Supplemental task · Task 20199 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2021 27. Conduct research into the use of plant species as green fuels or in the production of green fuels. 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