What is agronomy?

JAMB Agricultural Science 2023 268 views
Source: JAMB · 2023

What is agronomy?

  1. The study of animal breeding and genetics
  2. The study of crop production and soil management ✓
  3. The study of plant diseases and pest control
  4. The study of agricultural machinery and equipment
Explanation

Agronomy is the science of crop production and soil management. It applies biology, chemistry, and ecology to growing field crops efficiently and sustainably.

Agronomists study: crop physiology, plant breeding, soil fertility, weed science, pest management, and farming systems. Their goal is optimizing production while protecting resources.

Major crops studied: cereals (maize, rice, wheat), legumes (beans, groundnuts), root crops (cassava, yam), and industrial crops (cotton, sugarcane).

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