Agronomy: meaning, definitions and examples
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agronomy
[ əˈɡrɒnəmi ]
study of soil management
Agronomy is the science and practice of crop production and soil management, including aspects such as plant physiology, soil fertility, and weed control.
Synonyms
agriculture, crop science, farming
Examples of usage
- Agronomy plays a crucial role in maximizing crop yields.
- Farmers rely on agronomy to optimize their agricultural practices.
Translations
Translations of the word "agronomy" in other languages:
🇵🇹 agronomia
🇮🇳 कृषि विज्ञान
🇩🇪 Agrarwissenschaft
🇮🇩 agronomi
🇺🇦 агрономія
🇵🇱 agronomia
🇯🇵 農学
🇫🇷 agronomie
🇪🇸 agronomía
🇹🇷 tarım bilimi
🇰🇷 농학
🇸🇦 علم الزراعة
🇨🇿 agronomie
🇸🇰 agronómia
🇨🇳 农学
🇸🇮 agronomija
🇮🇸 búfræði
🇰🇿 агрономия
🇬🇪 აგრონომია
🇦🇿 aqronomiya
🇲🇽 agronomía
Word origin
The term 'agronomy' originated from the Greek words 'agros' (field) and 'nomos' (arranging), reflecting the focus on field management. Agronomy has been a vital field of study for centuries, evolving to encompass various agricultural practices and technologies.