Also called: Agronomist, Research Scientist, Research Soil Scientist, Scientist
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.
Math and Science
Arts and Humanities
Engineering and Technology
Education and Training
Basic Skills
Problem Solving
People and Technology Systems
Verbal
Ideas and Logic
Math
Visual Understanding
Investigative
People interested in this work like activities that include ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.
Analytical or scientific software
Presentation software
Data base user interface and query software
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