Agronomy Definition
ə-grŏnə-mē
noun
Application of the various soil and plant sciences to soil management and crop production; scientific agriculture.
American Heritage
The science and economics of crop production; management of farm land.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
- scientific agriculture
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other
The scientific study of soil management and crop production, including irrigation and the use of herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers.
American Heritage Science
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Other Word Forms of Agronomy
Noun
Singular:
agronomy
Plural:
agronomiesOrigin of Agronomy
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From French agronomie, from agronome (“agriculturist”), from Ancient Greek ἀγρός (agrós, “field”) + νόμος (nomos, “law”).
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