Agronomy

Pronunciation: /əɡˈrɑːnəˌmɪ/

Agronomy (noun)

  1. The science of growing crops, including soil, water, and plant care to get good harvests.
  2. Practical methods for improving field results, such as choosing crops and planning fertilizer use.

Examples

  • Agronomy studies how crops grow and how to improve yields.
  • Farmers use agronomy to understand soil and plant needs.