Agronomy
(noun)
The science of managing and using land for crops and other plants, including soil management, crop production, and plant breeding.
Origin:
From the greek words "agros" meaning field or land, and "nomos" meaning law or management.
Examples:
- He studied agronomy in college to become a farmer.
- Agronomy is the study of the science of crop production and management.
- The agronomy department at the university conducts research on soil fertility and crop production.
- Agronomy is the study of how to manage land for crop production and other plant growth.
- Agronomy is an important field that helps farmers improve crop yields and manage their land.