Breeding and seed production
Genetic potential
The maximum productivity of a crop variety or hybrid determined by its DNA, which can be achieved under optimal environmental and management conditions.
Agronomy knowledge
Agronomist dictionary
Short and clear definitions of agronomic terms: soil cultivation, sowing, nutrition, plant protection, machinery, and crop storage.
All topics535
Soil and tillage55
Sowing and varieties55
Nutrition and fertilizers55
Crop protection55
Machinery and irrigation55
Storage and economics55
Growth and development55
Weather and climate55
Breeding and seed production55
Digital farming40
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Breeding and seed production
Genetic purity
The degree to which seeds or plants possess the genetic characteristics of a specific variety, free from contamination by other varieties.
Sowing and varieties
Genetic yield potential
This is the maximum possible yield and quality of a crop variety, determined by its genetics and achievable only under ideal environmental and agronomic conditi...
Digital farming
Geographic Information System in Agronomy
A digital technology used for collecting, processing, and visualizing spatial field data to support agronomic decision-making based on precise geographical loca...
Digital farming
Geopositioning
A technology used to determine the precise location of agricultural machinery and field features using global navigation satellite systems.
Sowing and varieties
Germination energy
This indicator measures the ability of seeds to sprout quickly and uniformly within a limited period, reflecting their overall vitality.
Growth and development
Germination phase
This is the initial stage of plant development where a seed absorbs water, swells, and the primary embryonic root emerges.
Storage and economics
Gluten
A group of structural proteins that provides elasticity and texture to dough, formed when water is mixed with wheat flour.
Storage and economics
Grain admixtures
These are grains of the main crop that differ from sound, mature grains due to physical damage, immaturity, or biological degradation, but are not classified as...
Storage and economics
Grain aeration
This is the process of forcing air through a grain bulk to reduce its temperature, remove excess moisture, and prevent spoilage during storage.
Storage and economics
Grain bagging
This is a storage technology for grain and forage that involves placing agricultural products into hermetically sealed, large-capacity plastic bags directly on...
Storage and economics
Grain compaction coefficient
A numerical value representing the reduction in volume of a grain mass when it settles under its own weight or external pressure.
Storage and economics
Grain conditioning to base standards
A set of technological operations involving cleaning, drying, and aeration to bring grain quality parameters in line with official or contractual standards.
Growth and development
Grain filling
Grain filling is the stage of crop development when nutrients are transported and stored within the grain, increasing its weight and size until maturity.
Storage and economics
Grain fractional composition
The distribution of grain mass based on the size, shape, or density of individual kernels, expressed as a percentage of different categories.
Storage and economics
Grain grading
A system of classifying grain based on specific physical and chemical quality standards that determine its final commercial value and suitability for processing...
Storage and economics
Grain screenings
These are by-products of grain cleaning and processing, consisting of undersized, damaged kernels, weed seeds, chaff, and other plant debris.
Storage and economics
Grain self-heating
Grain self-heating is the process of temperature rise within a grain bulk caused by increased respiration of grain, microorganisms, and pests due to high moistu...
Storage and economics
Grain uniformity
A quality metric representing the consistency of grain size within a batch, measured by the percentage of kernels retained on specific sieve sizes.
Storage and economics
Grain weight loss due to drying
This is the inevitable reduction in the physical weight of a grain batch caused by the removal of excess moisture during the thermal drying process.
Storage and economics
Gross harvest
The total volume of agricultural produce harvested from the entire area of a specific crop across a farm, region, or country.
Weather and climate
Groundwater table depth
This is the vertical distance from the soil surface to the upper boundary of the saturated zone, which determines the drainage and irrigation requirements of a...
Weather and climate
Growing Degree Days
It is a heat accumulation index used to estimate the development stages of crops by calculating the sum of daily mean temperatures above a specific biological t...
Growth and development
Growing point
The apical region of a shoot or root containing meristematic tissue responsible for cell division and the longitudinal growth of the plant.
Weather and climate
Growing season
It is the period of the year when climatic conditions allow plants to actively grow, develop, and produce a harvest.
Digital farming
Guidance system
A precision agriculture technology that uses GNSS signals to assist operators in steering machinery along repeatable paths to minimize overlap and skips.