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What does agronomy encompass?
What does agronomy encompass?
- Production and use of plants for food, fuel, and land conservation (correct)
- Production and use of animals for food and land conservation
- Production and use of plants for recreation and chemicals
- Production and use of plants for fuel and chemicals
Which sciences are applied in agronomy?
Which sciences are applied in agronomy?
- Biology, chemistry, economics, and genetics (correct)
- Biology, chemistry, economics, and ecology
- Physics, astronomy, geology, and mathematics
- Biology, chemistry, economics, and meteorology
What does plant breeding in agronomy involve?
What does plant breeding in agronomy involve?
- Selective breeding of plants to produce the best crops for various conditions (correct)
- Genetic modification of plants to resist diseases
- Crossbreeding of animals to improve crop yields
- Selecting plants based on their appearance
What is an example of a crop resulting from plant breeding?
What is an example of a crop resulting from plant breeding?
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What has agronomy been instrumental for?
What has agronomy been instrumental for?
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What is the primary focus of agronomy?
What is the primary focus of agronomy?
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Which field is NOT part of the sciences applied in agronomy?
Which field is NOT part of the sciences applied in agronomy?
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What crop resulted from the crossbreeding of rye and wheat?
What crop resulted from the crossbreeding of rye and wheat?
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Which of the following is a role of agronomists?
Which of the following is a role of agronomists?
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What has plant breeding in agronomy achieved?
What has plant breeding in agronomy achieved?
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