Agronomy: Science and Technology of Plant Production
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What is the main focus of agronomy?

  • Producing and using plants for food, fuel, fiber, and chemicals (correct)
  • Applying a combination of sciences such as biology, chemistry, economics, ecology, earth science, and genetics
  • Producing and using plants for land conservation and recreation
  • Researching plant genetics, plant physiology, meteorology, and soil science

    • What does the topic of plant breeding in agronomy involve?

  • Selective breeding of plants to produce the best crops for various conditions (correct)
  • Using biotechnology to expedite the development of desired characteristics
  • Researching plant genetics, plant physiology, and soil science
  • Application of a combination of sciences such as biology, chemistry, economics, ecology, earth science, and genetics

    • How has plant breeding contributed to crop improvement?

  • Extended and expedited the development of desired characteristics through laboratory activities
  • Reduced the need for fertilizer and water inputs in fruit and vegetable production
  • Increased crop yields and improved nutritional value of numerous crops (correct)
  • Developed new hybrid grain varieties with higher disease resistance

    • How do agronomists use biotechnology in their work?

    <p>To extend and expedite the development of desired characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant outcome of plant breeding in agronomy?

    <p>Development of new hybrid grain varieties with higher nutritional value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sciences is NOT included in the application of agronomy?

    <p>Physics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a hybrid grain produced through plant breeding in agronomy?

    <p>Triticale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an important outcome of plant breeding in agronomy?

    <p>Improved nutritional value of crops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do agronomists use biotechnology to expedite the development of desired characteristics?

    <p>By hastening the development of new crop varieties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been a significant contribution of plant breeding to turfgrass development in agronomy?

    <p>Reduction in the demand for fertilizer and water inputs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    किसका अध्ययन एग्रोनॉमी में फल और सब्जी की उत्पादन अनुसंधान के लिए महत्वपूर्ण रहा है?

    <p>जैव प्रौद्योगिकी</p> Signup and view all the answers

    किसका प्रयोग एग्रोनॉमिक उपकरण के विकास में खाद्य के अलावा नवीन प्रयोगों के लिए किया जा रहा है?

    <p>खनिज प्रौद्योगिकी</p> Signup and view all the answers

    किसमें से एक महत्वपूर्ण परिणाम है पौधों की प्रमुख परंपराएं का मूल्यांकन?

    <p>पेडोलॉन्जी</p> Signup and view all the answers

    पेरेनियल संप्रेषक के समूह में से कौन-सा समूह है?

    <p>सुस्त पेडोलॉन्जी</p> Signup and view all the answers

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