Agronomy
Pronunciation: /əɡˈrɑːnəˌmɪ/
Agronomy (noun)
- The science of growing crops, including soil, water, and plant care to get good harvests.
- 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.