agrobiology
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- noun
- /ˌæɡroʊbaɪˈɑːlədʒi/
- Specialized
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agrobiología
- During the agrobiology conference, experts discussed innovative techniques for enhancing agricultural productivity.
Examples
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The agrobiology department at the university focuses on studying the nutrient requirements of various crops.
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SOURCE: S.C. van de Geijn, Research Institute for Agrobiology and Soil Fertility, Wageningen, the Netherlands, personal communication with the author, 10 August 1994.
Academic text (1995) -
Nine, Rom tells Quark that he's still a hero, and Miles suggests that Keiko join a Bajoran agrobiology expedition that will take her away from the station but make her happier.
Blog text (24) -
Scientists are researching agrobiology to improve crop yields and support sustainable farming practices.
Synonyms
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The study of how to grow crops and care for soil
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The study of farming, including growing crops and raising animals
Farming using knowledge about soil and plants to grow crops better
The study and use of science and technology to make farming, crops, and animals better
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word agrobiology combines agro- meaning 'field' and biology meaning 'study of life'. So, agrobiology is the study of the life and growth of crops in the field to help farming.