a·gron·o·my ( -gr n -m )n. Application of the various soil and plant sciences to soil management and crop production; scientific agriculture. ag  ro·nomic ( gr-nm k), agro·nomi·cal adj.a·gron o·mist n. |
agronomy [əˈgrɒnəmɪ]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Agriculture) the science of cultivation of land, soil management, and crop production
agronomist n
| agronomy (-grn-m) The scientific study of soil management and crop production, including irrigation and the use of herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers. |
agronomy
the science of management in farming. Also spelled agronomics. — agronomist, n.
See also: Agriculture
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | agronomy - the application of soil and plant sciences to land management and crop production science, scientific discipline - a particular branch of scientific knowledge; "the science of genetics" agrobiology - the study of plant nutrition and growth especially as a way to increase crop yield agrology - science of soils in relation to crops |
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