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agronomy
The branch of agricultural science dealing with production of field crops and management of the soil. The agronomist studies crop diseases, selective breeding, crop rotation, and climatic factors. He or she also tests and analyzes the soil, investigates soil erosion, develops chemical fertilizers and disease-resistant crops, and designs land reclamation and irrigation schemes.
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