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Who conducted experiments on the use of gypsum as a fertilizer?
Where did John Bennet Lawes and Joseph Henry Gilbert conduct long-term field experiments?
Which act in the United States initiated a scientific revolution in agriculture?
What term is used to refer to professionals in the field of agricultural science?
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What did the Smith–Hughes Act of 1917 do?
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Study Notes
Gypsum as Fertilizer
- Experiments on the use of gypsum as a fertilizer were conducted by John Bennet Lawes and Joseph Henry Gilbert.
Long-term Field Experiments
- Lawes and Gilbert conducted long-term field experiments at Rothamsted, England, a prominent agricultural research station.
Agricultural Scientific Revolution
- The Hatch Act of 1887 in the United States initiated a scientific revolution in agriculture, establishing agricultural experiment stations to advance research.
Agricultural Science Professionals
- Professionals in the field of agricultural science are referred to as agronomists, specializing in crop production, soil management, and agricultural research.
Smith–Hughes Act of 1917
- The Smith–Hughes Act of 1917 provided federal funding for vocational education in agriculture, aiming to improve agricultural education and practices in the U.S.
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Test your knowledge of Agricultural Science with this quiz! From the history of the field to the various disciplines it encompasses, challenge yourself with questions designed for agricultural scientists and agriculturists.
