Weather and climate
Active growing period
The phase during which air temperatures consistently remain above the threshold required for the rapid growth and physiological development of crops.
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Agronomist dictionary
Short and clear definitions of agronomic terms: soil cultivation, sowing, nutrition, plant protection, machinery, and crop storage.
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Weather and climate
Active temperatures
The sum of daily average air temperatures above the biological minimum required for the growth and development of a specific crop.
Weather and climate
Agroclimatic resource
This refers to the set of natural conditions of an area, such as heat, light, and moisture, that determine the potential and efficiency of cultivating agricultu...
Weather and climate
Agroclimatic zoning
This is the classification of regions into zones with similar climatic conditions to optimize the selection and management of agricultural crops.
Weather and climate
Agrometeorological forecast
This is a scientific prediction of weather conditions that directly impact crop growth, soil moisture levels, and the timing of essential farming operations.
Weather and climate
Agrometeorological monitoring
A system of regular observations of weather conditions and their impact on crops to facilitate informed agricultural decision-making.
Weather and climate
Atmospheric drought
A period characterized by high temperatures and low air humidity, leading to excessive transpiration in plants and potential wilting despite available soil mois...
Weather and climate
Available water
The portion of soil moisture that can be readily absorbed by plant roots, held between field capacity and the permanent wilting point.
Weather and climate
Available water capacity
This is the amount of water in the soil that can be absorbed by plant roots, calculated as the difference between the soil moisture at field capacity and the pe...