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
  • Origins of the Grand Mosque During the war, a former colonial agronomy school on the outskirts of Paris was converted to a temporary hospital for soldiers from the empire.
    — Shannon Fogg, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of agronomy
Noun
  • Ashley Gill grew up on a cotton farm in Texas and served as an agroforestry Peace Corps volunteer in rural West Africa before joining Textile Exchange in 2010.
    — Bart Vollaard, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
  • This includes incorporating more agroforestry, by phasing out unshaded monoculture farming.
    — Indrabati Lahiri, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Definition of agroforestry
Noun
  • Berry championed sustainable farming and rural community preservation and railed against industrial agriculture and corporate agribusiness.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The loss of downside momentum relative to the SPX adds conviction to the breakout in price and supports improved performance from agribusiness stocks in the weeks ahead.
    — Katie Stockton, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of agribusiness
Noun
  • Christina Lueking is an extension educator in horticulture at the University of Illinois Extension.
    — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Students can explore pathways in agricultural business, agricultural science, animal science, forestry and natural resources, ornamental horticulture, plant and soil science, agricultural technologies and advancements, and agricultural mechanics.
    — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of horticulture
Noun
  • The orbital system combines cell and tissue cultivation, fluid and media management, environmental control, processing, separation, harvesting, and quality monitoring in a closed-loop system.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
  • This airborne cyborg—manufactured by XAG, an agricultural-technology company that also makes autonomous vehicles, sensor systems, and other smart-farming tools—is simultaneously an agent of cultivation and destruction.
    — Pablo Larios, Artforum, 1 Sep. 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
  • 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
Definition of aquaculture

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“Pomology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pomology. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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