Agronomics: meaning, definitions and examples
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agronomics
[ əˈɡrɒnəmɪks ]
study of agricultural land management
Agronomics is the science and practice of crop production and soil management, with a focus on sustainable agriculture and maximizing yields.
Synonyms
agricultural science, crop management
Examples of usage
- Agronomics plays a crucial role in determining the best practices for crop rotation.
- Farmers rely on agronomics to make informed decisions about fertilization and irrigation.
- The field of agronomics is constantly evolving with new technologies and research.
Translations
Translations of the word "agronomics" in other languages:
🇵🇹 agronomia
🇮🇳 कृषि विज्ञान
🇩🇪 Agrarwissenschaft
🇮🇩 agronomi
🇺🇦 агрономія
🇵🇱 agronomia
🇯🇵 農学
🇫🇷 agronomie
🇪🇸 agronomía
🇹🇷 tarım bilimi
🇰🇷 농학
🇸🇦 علم الزراعة
🇨🇿 agronomie
🇸🇰 agronómia
🇨🇳 农学
🇸🇮 agronomija
🇮🇸 landbúnaðarfræði
🇰🇿 агрономия
🇬🇪 აგრონომია
🇦🇿 aqronomiya
🇲🇽 agronomía
Word origin
The term 'agronomics' originated from the Greek words 'agros' (field) and 'nomos' (law), meaning the laws or principles of field management. It has been used since the 19th century to describe the scientific study of soil management, crop production, and land use in agriculture.