agronomist
noun
Pronunciation: əˈɡrɒnəmɪst
Definition
A scientist who specializes in the study of soil management and crop production to improve agricultural efficiency.
Examples
The local agronomist advised farmers to switch to a more drought-resistant strain of wheat.
After years of research, the agronomist discovered a new method to reduce nitrogen runoff in commercial farms.
Many modern agronomists now use satellite imagery to monitor crop health across thousands of acres.
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