noun
- scientists who study the cultivation and breeding of fruit, especially tree fruits
Usage: specialized field
Examples
- The pomologists developed new apple varieties resistant to disease.
- University pomologists are researching ways to improve peach yields.
- Several pomologists attended the international fruit growing conference.
- The pomologists studied different grafting techniques for citrus trees.
- Local pomologists helped farmers select the best cherry cultivars.
- These pomologists specialize in organic fruit production methods.