Agronomy knowledge

Agronomist dictionary

Short and clear definitions of agronomic terms: soil cultivation, sowing, nutrition, plant protection, machinery, and crop storage.

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Growth and development

Flag leaf

The flag leaf is the final leaf produced on the stem of a cereal plant, emerging immediately before the head or ear.

Growth and development

Flowering

Flowering is the physiological stage of plant development during which buds open to allow for pollination and the subsequent production of seeds or fruits.

Growth and development

Full maturity

The physiological stage of plant development where seeds or fruits reach their maximum mass, typical coloration, and potential for long-term storage or propagat...