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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.

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• Identify or classify species of insects or allied forms, such as mites or spiders.
• Develop improved measurement techniques, soil conservation methods, soil sampling devices, or related technology.
• Consult with engineers or other technical personnel working on construction projects about the effects of soil problems and possible solutions to these problems.
• Investigate soil problems and poor water quality to determine sources and effects.
• Develop new or improved methods or products for controlling or eliminating weeds, crop diseases, or insect pests.
• 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.
• Develop ways of altering soils to suit different types of plants.
• Conduct experiments regarding causes of bee diseases or factors affecting yields of nectar or pollen.
• Communicate research or project results to other professionals or the public or teach related courses, seminars, or workshops.
• Survey undisturbed or disturbed lands for classification, inventory, mapping, environmental impact assessments, environmental protection planning, conservation planning, or reclamation planning.

• Gel documentation systems
• Photometers
• Radarbased surveillance systems
• Soil core sampling apparatus
• Spectrofluorimeters or fluorimeters

• Analytical or scientific software
• Data base user interface and query software
• Map creation software
• Office suite software
• Word processing software