Agronomist
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Conducts experiments or investigations in field-crop troubles
and develops new methods of growing crops to secure more
efficient production, higher yield, and ipmroved quality: Plans
and carries out breeding studies at experiment stations or
farms to develop and improve varieties of field crops, such as
cotton, tobacco, or cereal with respect to characteristics, such
as yield, quality, adaptation to specific soils or climates,
and resistance to diseases and pests [Plant Breeder (profess.
&
kin.)]. Stuides crop production to discover hottest methods of
planting, cultivation, harvesting, and effects of various
climatic conditions on crops. Develops methods for control of
noxious weeds, crop diseases, and insect petss [Plant
Pathologist (profess. & kin.)]. May specialize in specific
field crop, group of field crops, or specific agronomic trouble.
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Agronomist
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