The professionals most likely to be involved in developing long-term solutions to end a catastrophic blight on a staple crop are:
• Agricultural engineer: An agricultural engineer can work to develop new technologies and techniques to prevent or control crop diseases, improve crop yields, and maintain soil health.
• Plant pathologist: A plant pathologist specializes in the study of plant diseases and can work to identify the cause of the blight, develop strategies to prevent or control its spread, and improve plant resistance to disease.
• Plant geneticist: A plant geneticist can work to develop new crop varieties that are more resistant to disease, by breeding plants with desirable traits and characteristics.
All of these professionals bring expertise in different areas that can be applied to solving the problem of a crop blight. They can work together to develop a comprehensive approach to preventing or controlling the blight and ensuring the long-term health of the crop.