agronomy

/ə'gɔnəmi/

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Definition

1. Noun:
   • The science and technology of producing and using plants for food, fuel, fiber, and land restoration: Agronomy is the application of soil and plant sciences to land management and crop production. It integrates principles from various fields to improve agricultural practices and sustainability.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Modern agronomy has significantly increased crop yields through improved seed varieties and soil management.
  • She decided to study agronomy to help develop sustainable farming techniques for her community.
  • The government invested in agronomy research to address food security challenges.

Advanced Usage

• "Precision agronomy": A modern approach that uses technology like GPS and data analytics to manage variations in the field for optimal crop performance and resource use.

  • Precision agronomy allows farmers to apply water and fertilizer only where it is needed.

• "The agronomy of [a specific crop]": Refers to the specialized science and practices related to cultivating a particular plant.

  • His thesis focused on the agronomy of drought-resistant maize.

Variants and Related Words

• Agronomist (n): A professional who practices and studies agronomy.

  • The agronomist advised the farmer on crop rotation strategies.

• Agronomic (adj): Relating to agronomy.

  • The study published several agronomic findings on soil health.

Synonyms

• Crop science: The scientific study of crops and their cultivation.
• Agricultural science: The broad science of farming, including soil management and crop production.

Related Phrases

• "Sustainable agronomy": Practices in agronomy focused on long-term ecological balance and productivity.

  • The conference's theme was the future of sustainable agronomy.

• "Agronomy and soil management": A common pairing highlighting the integral relationship between soil science and crop production.

  • The course covers essential topics in agronomy and soil management.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the application of soil and plant sciences to land management and crop production

Từ đồng nghĩa

• scientific agriculture