Agronomy

Origin

Borrowing from fr agronomie, from agronome ("agriculturist"), from Ancient Greek ἀγρός ("field") + νόμος ("law"). Surface analysis - + nomy + -

Full definition of agronomy

Noun

1. The science of utilizing plants, animals and soils for food, fuel, feed, and fiber and more. To do this effectively and sustainably, agronomy encompasses work in the areas of plant genetics, plant physiology, meteorology, animal sciences and soil science.

Synonyms

• (science of using plants and animals) husbandry

Related terms

• agronomist