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pomology

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Recent Examples of pomology Renae Moran is a professor of pomology and extension tree fruit specialist at the University of Maine. — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 8 May 2026 Wolf, now 65, joined Virginia Tech in 1986, soon after completing his doctoral work in pomology (the science of growing fruit) and viticulture (the science of growing grapes) at Cornell University. — Washington Post, 27 Jan. 2022

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Noun

According to a press release, the private club division of Troon, called Troon Privé, will oversee club operations, course agronomy, the food and beverage program, membership sales and marketing.

— Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
From the agronomy side, that progression was part of the design.

— Noah Gulley, Miami Herald, 4 May 2026

Definition of agronomy

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Another presidential candidate, Ronaldo Caiado, a former state governor and an agribusiness leader, toured the surroundings of Brazil’s capital Brasilia and reinforced his anti-Lula credentials.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
In 2024, the African Development Bank Group estimated the continent’s food and agribusiness industry would surge almost fourfold by 2030, reaching $1 trillion.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of agribusiness

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Jeff Oster is a master gardener and horticulture expert at the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources.

— Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 23 Aug. 2026
Research shows that incorporating horticulture and expanding into cash crops raises farmers’ earnings, as does the rearing of livestock.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of horticulture

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Bermuda grass rhizomes can occur 6 to 8 inches deep, so simply pulling the surface runners or shallow cultivation will not eliminate it.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 23 Aug. 2026
In a major reversal, Illinois regulators have proposed letting cannabis companies grow cannabis outdoors, a move that would significantly lower energy consumption and cultivation costs — though home growers would be out of luck.

— Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of cultivation

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But even in the arboriculture world, there’s a bit of a disconnect around competitive climbing.

— Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
One of the fastest growing areas has been utility arboriculture, which involves managing trees near power lines and other infrastructure.

— Marguerite Holloway, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2020

Definition of arboriculture

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Krill meal is used as feed for aquaculture, pets and ornamental fish, among others.

— Kim S. Bernard, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026
India is second only to China in fisheries and aquaculture production, accounting for about 8 percent of global output.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Aug. 2026

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