Plant Scientists Plant Scientists Plant Scientists is in the Agriculture and Natural Resources Career Cluster. Worker Characteristics Plant scientists must be able to work with a variety of people. They should have good communication skills and the ability to make decisions based on facts.
Some plant scientists spend most of their time in fieldwork studying crop growth.
Those that do fieldwork are exposed to all kinds of weather. Others work in laboratories studying the chemical characteristics of crops. Plant scientists use equipment found in laboratories, greenhouses, and farms. Self-employed consultants have higher earning potential. The employment for this occupation is expected to grow.