Plant pathologist vs field agronomist

Differences between plant pathologist and field agronomist duties and responsibilities

Plant pathologist example responsibilities.

• Supervise and manage pathology, microbiology and biochemistry laboratory.
• Work with greenhouse and field crew personnel in a plant research and seed production environment.
• Identify the compounds using NMR, IR, and mass spectral data.
• Supervise the whole agricultural operation including guayule shrub planting, production, and harvest.
• Characterize a wide variety of microorganisms through substrate utilization, volatile fatty acid analysis, and specific growth rates.
• Direct and manage breeding efforts of specialty oil Canola varieties with superior agronomics that expand DAS recognition in the industry.

Field agronomist example responsibilities.

• Lead all agronomy relate functions including fertility management, irrigation.
• Schedule harvest base on weather conditions, plague presence, maturity of the crop and establish deadlines.
• Receive CCA certification and train representatives/dealers in agronomics.
• Develop a USDA/Aphis environmental assessment for the deregulation of a genetically modify lepidoperan resistant cotton variety by the USDA.
• Establish and maintain appropriate systems to monitor, evaluate and report on all operational activities including logistics and program implementation.
• Process requests, receipts, storage, and issuance of ammunition.