pomology

noun

Definition of pomologynext
as in agronomy

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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pomology
  1. agronomy
  2. agroforestry
  3. agribusiness
  4. horticulture
  5. cultivation
  6. arboriculture
  7. aquaculture
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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  • This includes incorporating more agroforestry, by phasing out unshaded monoculture farming.
    — Indrabati Lahiri, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
  • Food is homegrown at the new agroforestry project and farm, or bought from local producers.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Definition of agroforestry
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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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  • Annette Hird is an experienced gardener and writer specializing in horticulture for Easy Urban Gardens.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Well, technically Scott McMahan is the vice president of horticulture and collections at the Atlanta Botanical Garden, but being a plant explorer comes with the job.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of horticulture
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  • Of the 13,661 rupees the average rural agricultural household earned per month, according to a 2021–22 NABARD survey, only one-third came from cultivation.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Aug. 2026
  • On June 9, 2022 Thailand officially decriminalized marijuana cultivation and possession and the government plans to give away 1 million cannabis plants for fee to people throughout the country.
    — Peter Su, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of cultivation
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • Invasive species can also disrupt fisheries and aquaculture, requiring extra money to manage.
    — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The federal disaster loans are not available to agricultural producers, farmers or ranchers, except for aquaculture enterprises, the SBA said.
    — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of aquaculture

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