Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Agents Facet
3. People (hierarchy name)
4. people (agents)
5. [people by occupation]
6. [people in science-related occupations]
7. scientists
8. earth scientists

Anotations

Scope note:

Scientists who specialize in any or all aspects of soils, including their origin, distribution, classification, utilization, physical and chemical properties, and the role of organisms in soil production and in relation to soil character. For agriculturists who study and work in land cultivation, soil management, and field crop improvement, management, and production, see "agronomists."