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What does agronomy encompass?
What does agronomy encompass?
- Production and use of animals for food, fuel, and land conservation
- Production and use of plants for food, fuel, and land conservation (correct)
- Production and use of plants for food, fuel, and chemicals
- Production and use of plants for clothing, fuel, and land conservation
What is the focus of plant breeding in agronomy?
What is the focus of plant breeding in agronomy?
- Genetic modification of plants for optimal crop production
- Crossbreeding of animals for optimal crop production
- Selective breeding of plants for optimal crop production (correct)
- Selective breeding of animals for optimal crop production
Which sciences are applied in agronomy?
Which sciences are applied in agronomy?
- Chemistry, economics, sociology, and genetics
- Biology, physics, economics, and genetics
- Physics, astronomy, geology, and psychology
- Biology, chemistry, economics, and genetics (correct)
What is an example of a hybrid grain produced through crossbreeding in agronomy?
What is an example of a hybrid grain produced through crossbreeding in agronomy?
What has agronomy been instrumental for in terms of fruit and vegetable production?
What has agronomy been instrumental for in terms of fruit and vegetable production?
Flashcards
Agronomy
Agronomy
The production and use of plants for food, fuel, and land conservation.
Plant Breeding
Plant Breeding
Selective breeding of plants for optimal crop production.
Sciences in Agronomy
Sciences in Agronomy
Biology, chemistry, economics, and genetics applied in agronomy.
Hybrid Grain Example
Hybrid Grain Example
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Agronomy's Role in Produce
Agronomy's Role in Produce
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Study Notes
Agronomy Overview
- Agronomy encompasses the science and practice of crop production and soil management, focusing on the sustainable use of land and water resources.
Plant Breeding
- The focus of plant breeding in agronomy is to develop new crop varieties with improved characteristics, such as higher yields, disease resistance, and better adaptation to environmental conditions.
Applied Sciences
- Agronomy applies principles from various sciences, including biology, chemistry, physics, genetics, and ecology, to improve crop production and soil management.
Hybrid Grain Production
- An example of a hybrid grain produced through crossbreeding in agronomy is corn, which has been developed to have higher yields and improved drought tolerance.
Fruit and Vegetable Production
- Agronomy has been instrumental in increasing fruit and vegetable production, enabling farmers to produce high-quality crops more efficiently and sustainably, and contributing to global food security.
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Test your knowledge of agronomy with this quiz! Challenge yourself with questions on plant genetics, physiology, meteorology, soil science, and more. See how well you understand the application of biology, chemistry, economics, ecology, earth science, and genetics in the field of agronomy.
