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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Nutrition and fertilizers

These are organic compounds released by plant roots into the soil, creating a nutrient-rich environment for beneficial soil microorganisms.

Nutrition and fertilizers

This is a method of applying fertilizers directly into the soil within the reach of a plant's root system.

Nutrition and fertilizers

Root nutrition is the process by which plants absorb water and essential mineral nutrients from the soil through their root system.

Nutrition and fertilizers

The entire network of roots belonging to a single plant, responsible for anchoring the plant in the soil and absorbing water and essential nutrients.