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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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Elders — a 3,000-employee agribusiness — faced that challenge directly before consolidating on Workday.

— Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
The events underscore the challenge of balancing conservation, Indigenous interests and pressure from agribusiness, one of Brazil’s most powerful sectors.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 June 2026

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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
Laura Irish-Hanson, an extension horticulture educator at the University of Minnesota, says stopping the spread isn't easy.

— Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Definition of horticulture

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Best Varieties to Grow One crucial step in the cultivation process is selecting the right varieties, which vary depending on your local climate.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 4 Aug. 2026
For a state that is only 55 years old, the cultivation of a national identity finds an obstacle in its very rapid growth.

— Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 3 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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Jessica Gephart, an assistant professor at the University of Washington’s School of Aquatic and Fishery Science, said a strong El Niño could also affect aquaculture.

— Susanne Rust Follow, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Todd Sink is an associate professor and aquaculture extension specialist at Texas A&M University.

— Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026

Definition of aquaculture

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