Agronomist
(noun)
A scientist or professional who specializes in the study of soil management and the production of plants, especially crops, in the field of agriculture.
Origin:
From the greek word "agros" meaning "field" and "nomos" meaning "law" or "science", it"s a term coined in the 19th century to describe a scientific study of agriculture.
Examples:
- The agronomist helped the farmer increase crop yield by improving soil fertility.
- As an agronomist, she specialized in the study of sustainable farming methods.
- The agronomist was responsible for conducting research on new crop varieties.
- An agronomist's job includes providing technical advice to farmers and landowners.
- The agronomist was an expert in the field of plant breeding and genetics.