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Job Description:
The work of an agriculture scientist is generally research oriented and would depend on the area of specialization. They work towards developing better varieties of seeds and plants (agronomy), which are high yielding and have greater resistance against pests and diseases (entomology). They may also work in any other area having connection with agriculture like, improvement in quality of soil, food processing and preservation, agriculture by-products, farm animals, soil and water conservation etc.