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?

To extend and expedite the development of desired characteristics Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant outcome of plant breeding in agronomy?

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

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

Physics Signup and view all the answers

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

Triticale Signup and view all the answers

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

Improved nutritional value of crops Signup and view all the answers

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

By hastening the development of new crop varieties Signup and view all the answers

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

Reduction in the demand for fertilizer and water inputs Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

पेडोलॉन्जी Signup and view all the answers

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

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