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Agronomy: meaning, definitions and examples

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agronomy

 

[ əˈɡrɒnəmi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,882, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.