agronomy

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/əˈɡɹɒnəmi/ English

Definitions

noun

The science of utilizing plants, animals and soils for food, fuel, feed, and fiber and more. To do this effectively and sustainably, agronomy encompasses work in the areas of plant genetics, plant physiology, meteorology, animal sciences and soil science.

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Synonyms

husbandry scientific agriculture agricultural agriculture agrarian agronomique agrology agronomics agrobiology agrochemistry agrotechny agrometeorology agrostology agrotechnology agriculturism agrologist agroecology

Associated

agronomic silviculture horticulture agronomist entomology agribusiness veterinary forestry cluj aquaculture genetics

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