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单词 agronomy
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Definition of agronomy in English:

agronomy

noun əˈɡrɒnəmiəˈɡrɑnəmi
mass noun
  • The science of soil management and crop production.

    农艺学

    Example sentencesExamples
    • In addition, there is a large programme to fund research on a wide range of topics, including biology, physics, chemistry, agronomy, and human and social sciences.
    • There, Borlaug oversaw foundation research in genetics, breeding, plant pathology, entomology, agronomy, soil science, and cereal technology.
    • The core group excludes several private colleges and universities as well as some public institutions that produce agronomy and crop science graduates but which are not part of the land grant system.
    • In succeeding years, grain merchandising, agronomy / fertilizer, feed sales and ready-mix concrete departments were added.
    • It must continue to spread out into the practical fields of human service, such as agriculture, horticulture, agronomy, ecology, pathology, forestry, climatology, and medicine.
    • This course is for students of agronomy, biology, entomology, crop production, horticulture, plant pathology, weed science, and environmental studies.
    • Organic farming requires the farmer to be a better farmer, a more observant farmer, a farmer who practices careful agronomy and conscientious animal husbandry.
    • Charles Francis studied agronomy and crop breeding, then lived in several countries and worked with farmers with diverse cropping systems.
    • In the fall of 2003, the authors and several of their colleagues conducted a telephone survey of representatives from a range of institutions offering a major in agronomy or crop science.
    • He was a teaching assistant for introductory agronomy and crop management courses while pursing his graduate degree.
    • The most disturbing aspect of these data is not only that agronomy and crop science majors make up such a small fraction of total graduates, but that the fraction is decreasing.
    • In his writing and frequent lectures, Jackson explores the intersection of science and society, agronomy and ecology, culture and politics.
    • This is in part because of the great success that has already been achieved in crop production through agronomy and crop protection.
    • Our search revealed a wide range of training opportunities available for just about every retail management challenge, from agronomy and soils to sales and finance.
    • These cooperatives had portfolios that, between them, included grain, pork, turkeys, fertilizer, beef, agronomy and petroleum.
    • These publications discuss subjects including soil, agronomy, nutrition, plant protection, agricultural economics and statistics.
    • A further irony is that as critics of modern science, technology and agronomy become more vehement, the public level of knowledge about these subjects has not fared as well as the endeavors themselves.
    • The advantage dealers bring is a knowledge of local agronomy, the grower's trust, and internal data management systems to monitor crops from planting to harvest.
    • Obviously, recommendations to solve such a seemingly intractable problem as already low and decreasing numbers of graduates from agronomy and crop science programs will not be easy.
    • The first series focused on informal economic activity covering animal husbandry, agronomy, wild fruits, thatch, art, curios and crafts.

Derivatives

  • agronomic

  • adjective aɡrəˈnɒmɪkˌæɡrəˈnɑmɪk
    • Part I covers agronomic crops including grain crops, nut, bean, and oil crops, cotton, and sugar beet.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Models for horticultural crops, like cantaloupe, are not as common as those for agronomic crops, such as cotton and soybeans.
      • Once registered, it will offer growers agronomic and safety features not found in current herbicides.
      • Educating a farmer on the agronomic value of crop rotation and helping them find additional markets for more crops will usually ensure that they rotate wisely.
      • This should not be a factor, however, if manure is applied at agronomic rates to meet crop nutrient needs.
  • agronomical

  • adjective aɡrəˈnɒmɪk(ə)l
    • Strawberry is an important crop of agronomical interest worldwide.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • However, its high susceptibility to sugar cane mosaic virus precludes its agronomical use.
      • Many aspects of plant biology are relevant to this challenge, and modern genomic biology will be essential to complement traditional physiological and agronomical studies.
      • The agronomical importance of cereal seeds is based on their accumulation of storage products, mainly starch and proteins.
      • Practices like agronomical management and integrated pest management were also emphasised.
  • agronomically

  • adverb aɡrəˈnɒmɪk(ə)li
    • Which crops are agronomically well-adapted to my soils and climate and will maintain and improve the long term productivity and health of my soil?
      Example sentencesExamples
      • If a farmer does everything agronomically within the organic standards, then the product will be considered certified organic, even if there are traces of contamination.
      • ‘This knowledge can lead to applications that may improve corn agronomically and bring tastier and more nutritious food to our dinner tables,’ he says.
      • There is nothing more basic in providing for ourselves than saving seed, and yet unless we understand a little about seed physiology, we risk putting ourselves at a distinct disadvantage, agronomically and economically.
      • ‘This work will add to our understanding of genome organization and the evolutionary relationship between three agronomically important crops,’ says Ware.
  • agronomist

  • noun əˈɡrɒnəmɪstəˈɡrɑnəməst
    • An expert in the science of soil management and crop production.

      农艺学

      agronomists worry that hot weather, combined with dry conditions, can hamper pollination
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Rwanda's minister of agriculture sent teams of agronomists to assess making land available for refugee settlement.
      • In a paper entitled ‘Research and Extension Approaches for Conservation Agriculture’ Zimbabwean-based agronomist Patrick Wall stated that the technologies increase water infiltration.
      • Agricultural Research Service agronomist Melanie Newman is the curator for finger millet and other warm-season cereals, forages, and turfgrasses.

Origin

Early 19th century: from French agronomie, from agronome 'agriculturist', from Greek agros 'field' + -nomos 'arranging' (from nemoein 'arrange').

Rhymes

astronomy, autonomy, bonhomie, Deuteronomy, economy, gastronomy, heteronomy, metonymy, physiognomy, taxonomy

Definition of agronomy in US English:

agronomy

nounəˈɡrɑnəmiəˈɡränəmē
  • The science of soil management and crop production.

    农艺学

    Example sentencesExamples
    • He was a teaching assistant for introductory agronomy and crop management courses while pursing his graduate degree.
    • There, Borlaug oversaw foundation research in genetics, breeding, plant pathology, entomology, agronomy, soil science, and cereal technology.
    • A further irony is that as critics of modern science, technology and agronomy become more vehement, the public level of knowledge about these subjects has not fared as well as the endeavors themselves.
    • This is in part because of the great success that has already been achieved in crop production through agronomy and crop protection.
    • This course is for students of agronomy, biology, entomology, crop production, horticulture, plant pathology, weed science, and environmental studies.
    • Charles Francis studied agronomy and crop breeding, then lived in several countries and worked with farmers with diverse cropping systems.
    • In the fall of 2003, the authors and several of their colleagues conducted a telephone survey of representatives from a range of institutions offering a major in agronomy or crop science.
    • The core group excludes several private colleges and universities as well as some public institutions that produce agronomy and crop science graduates but which are not part of the land grant system.
    • Organic farming requires the farmer to be a better farmer, a more observant farmer, a farmer who practices careful agronomy and conscientious animal husbandry.
    • These publications discuss subjects including soil, agronomy, nutrition, plant protection, agricultural economics and statistics.
    • It must continue to spread out into the practical fields of human service, such as agriculture, horticulture, agronomy, ecology, pathology, forestry, climatology, and medicine.
    • The advantage dealers bring is a knowledge of local agronomy, the grower's trust, and internal data management systems to monitor crops from planting to harvest.
    • The first series focused on informal economic activity covering animal husbandry, agronomy, wild fruits, thatch, art, curios and crafts.
    • In addition, there is a large programme to fund research on a wide range of topics, including biology, physics, chemistry, agronomy, and human and social sciences.
    • The most disturbing aspect of these data is not only that agronomy and crop science majors make up such a small fraction of total graduates, but that the fraction is decreasing.
    • In his writing and frequent lectures, Jackson explores the intersection of science and society, agronomy and ecology, culture and politics.
    • In succeeding years, grain merchandising, agronomy / fertilizer, feed sales and ready-mix concrete departments were added.
    • Obviously, recommendations to solve such a seemingly intractable problem as already low and decreasing numbers of graduates from agronomy and crop science programs will not be easy.
    • These cooperatives had portfolios that, between them, included grain, pork, turkeys, fertilizer, beef, agronomy and petroleum.
    • Our search revealed a wide range of training opportunities available for just about every retail management challenge, from agronomy and soils to sales and finance.

Origin

Late 18th century: from French agronomie, from agronome ‘agriculturist’, from Greek agros ‘field’ + -nomos ‘arranging’ (from nemoein ‘arrange’).

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