the “family doctor” of plants. This professional is multi-disciplined with specializations in crop rotation, irrigation and drainage, plant physiology, soil classification and soil fertility, weed management, or insect and pest control.

both disciplines specialize in bio-engineering and genetics. Biochemists explore the chemical events that cause biological phenomena in living organisms, whereas bio-technologists focus on improving plant functions.

I work with poisonous mushrooms, researching how they are dangerous and potentially a source of medicine.

What is wet scaping

deals with the art, science, technology and business of growing vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, herbs, sprouts, mushrooms, flowers, grass and ornamental trees. Click here for more about this career.

the “bug expert” who studies how to protect crops from pests without harming beneficial insects like bees. Entomologists may also develop new ways of Integrated Pest Management, using predatory insects to control others.

I tend to the local botanical gardens and answer questions regarding the history and science of the garden.

What is hard scaping

studies all aspects of earth including soil formation, classification and mapping; physical, chemical, biological and fertility properties; and how these properties relate to the use and sustainable management of soils. Click here for more about this career.

a specialist who draws from biology, chemistry and medicine to study the adverse effects of chemicals on living organisms. This expert also deals with the harmful effects of chemical, biological and physical agents in biological systems.

I research the impact of how worms affect soil and the environment. (TWO JOBS)

What is soft scaping

a specialist who studies plant diseases caused by pathogens such as harmful bacteria, viruses and other micro-organisms. This involves identifying pathogens, their origins and cycles, causes of infection, impact on humans and animals, and their genetics and disease management.

an expert that changes plant traits in order to produce desired characteristics. Plant breeding can be accomplished through different techniques ranging from cross-breeding plants with desirable characteristics to modern biotechnology through genetics.

I research how rose populations change over time. We are trying to create the best roses. (LIST AT LEAST TWO JOBS)

What is xeriscaping

an expert in weeds who identifies them, determines how to combat them and informs farmers how their herbicides will interact with plants and the ecosystem.

I research how tall grass can become to the point where it becomes harmful ecosystems.

What type of plants would be used in xeriscaping? Explain why. What about soil? Think about it.