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agronomy

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++a·gron·o·my /əˈɡrɒnəmi $ əˈɡrɑː-/ noun [uncountable]  the study of the growing of crops 农学,农艺学agronomist noun [countable]
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agronomyHe graduated in 1951 with a bachelor's degree in horticulture and a minor in agronomy.As ever, we cover the latest agronomy advice.But where to find the best professional agronomy advice?It is the extension workers who are charged with transferring the Institute's agronomy on to the farmers.However, the need to temper remotely-acquired information with sound agronomy was highlighted.After studying agronomy in Paris he took up a career in radio journalism.
From Longman Business Dictionaryagronomya‧gron‧o‧my /əˈgrɒnəmiəˈgrɑː-/ noun [uncountable] the study, practice, and organization of animal and crop production in farmingthe Department of Agronomy and Environmental Management at Louisiana State UniversityOrigin agronomy (1800-1900) French agronomie, from agro- + -nomie science of (from Latin -nomia)
a·gron·o·my nounChineseSyllable
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agronomy
agronomy /əˈɡrɒnəmi $ əˈɡrɑː-/ noun [uncountable]
 Date: 1800-1900
 Language: French
 Origin: agronomie, from agro- + -nomie 'science of' (from Latin -nomia)
the study of the growing of crops
—agronomist noun [countable]