agronomy

[uh-gron-uh-mee] /əˈgrɒn ə mi/

noun

the science of soil management and the production of field crops.

Also, agronomics

[ag-ruh-nom-iks] /ˌæg rəˈnɒm ɪks/ (Show IPA).

Origin

1805-15; agro- + -nomy

Related forms

agronomic, agronomical, adjective

agronomically, adverb

agronomist, noun

Examples from the web for agronomy

Traditional agronomy transfers genes between plants whose kinship lets them interbreed.
The agronomy may be a necessary part of the explanation but it's far from sufficient.

British Dictionary definitions for agronomy

agronomy

/əˈɡrɒnəmɪ/

noun

the science of cultivation of land, soil management, and crop production

Derived Forms

agronomist, noun

Word Origin and History for agronomy

"science of land management for crop production," 1814, from French agronomie, from Greek agronomos "overseer of land," from agros "field" (see acre) + -nomos "law or custom, administering," related to nemein "manage" (see numismatics). Related: Agronomist; agronomic.

agronomy in Science

agronomy

(ə-grŏn'ə-mē)
The scientific study of soil management and crop production, including irrigation and the use of herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers.