| Job Title |
Soil Scientist |
| Job Description |
Studies Soil Characteristics And Maps Soil Types, And
Investigates Responses Of Soils To Known Management Practices
To Determine Use Capabilities Of Soils And Effects Of
Alternative Practices On Soil Productivity: Classifies Soils
According To Standard Types. Conducts Experiments On Farms Or
Experimental Stations To Determine Best Soil Types For Different
Plants. Performs Chemical Analysis On Micro-organism Content Of
Soil To Determine Microbial Reactions And Chemical And
Mineralogical Relationship To Plant Growth. Investigates
Responses Of Specific Soil Types To Tillage, Fertilization,
Nutrient Transformations, Crop Rotation, Environmental
Consequences, Water, Gas Or Heat Flow, Industrial Waste Control
And Other Soil Management Practices. Advises Interested Persons
On Rural Or Urban Land Use. May Specialize In One Or More Types
Of Activities Relative To Soil Management And Productivity And
Be Designated Soil Fertility Expert (profess. & Kin.).
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