Agronomist dictionary

Digital farming

Satellite crop monitoring

A technology for remote observation of crop conditions using satellite data to facilitate operational control and agronomic decision-making.

Sowing and varieties

Scarification

The process of scratching or softening the hard seed coat to allow water and gases to penetrate, which triggers germination.

Machinery and irrigation

Section control

A technology that automatically switches off individual sections of agricultural equipment when passing over areas that have already been treated.

Digital farming

Section control

A precision farming technology that automatically shuts off individual sprayer or planter sections to prevent overlaps in areas already covered.

Machinery and irrigation

Section control system

A precision farming technology that automatically switches off individual sprayer or planter sections when crossing previously treated areas of a field.

Digital farming

Section Control System

A precision farming technology that automatically switches off individual sections of a planter or sprayer to prevent overlap on previously treated field areas.

Breeding and seed production

Seed certification

The official process of testing and verifying seed quality to ensure it meets established standards for purity, germination capacity, and health.

Breeding and seed production

Seed certification

The official process of verifying that seed lots meet established quality standards for genetic identity, purity, and germination.

Breeding and seed production

Seed control

A system of testing and verification procedures designed to ensure that seeds meet established quality, purity, and germination standards for agricultural produ...

Sowing and varieties

Seed damage

This refers to mechanical injuries to the seed coat or embryo caused during harvesting, processing, handling, or planting operations.

Sowing and varieties

Seed dormancy

Seed dormancy is a biological state where seeds fail to germinate even under favorable environmental conditions due to internal growth-inhibiting mechanisms.

Storage and economics

Seed dormancy period

This is a physiological state where seeds fail to germinate even under favorable environmental conditions until specific internal maturation processes are compl...

Sowing and varieties

Seed dressing

This is the process of applying chemical or biological agents to seeds to protect them against pathogens, pests, and soil-borne diseases.

Breeding and seed production

Seed generation

Seed generation is the biological process of seed development, maturation, and reproduction within agricultural crops.

Sowing and varieties

Seed germination capacity

It is the ability of seeds to sprout and produce normal seedlings under specific conditions within a set timeframe.

Sowing and varieties

Seed incrustation

A seed treatment technique involving the application of a thin polymer film containing pesticides, plant growth regulators, and nutrients to the seed surface.

Sowing and varieties

Seed inoculation

Seed inoculation is the process of coating seeds with beneficial microorganisms to enhance plant growth, nutrient uptake, and disease resistance.

Breeding and seed production

Seed inspection

A regulatory service responsible for auditing and certifying seed quality, purity, and germination rates to ensure they meet agricultural standards.

Breeding and seed production

Seed lot

A seed lot is a specific quantity of seeds, uniform in quality and origin, identified by a unique code and covered by a single certificate of analysis.

Sowing and varieties

Seed maturation period

This is the time interval from anthesis to the point when seeds reach physiological maturity and are ready for harvesting.

Machinery and irrigation

Seed monitoring system

An electronic system equipped with sensors that monitors seed flow through planter tubes to ensure consistent seed placement during field operations.

Sowing and varieties

Seed pelleting

This is the process of coating seeds with a protective and nutritional layer to increase their size and weight, ensuring more uniform sowing and seedling establ...

Breeding and seed production

Seed production system

A structured sequence of agronomic and organizational activities designed to multiply high-quality, genetically pure seeds while maintaining the varietal charac...

Growth and development

Seed productivity

The capacity of a crop plant to produce a specific quantity of high-quality seeds per unit area or per individual plant.

Sowing and varieties

Seed reproduction

Seed reproduction is a successive generation of seed material obtained by propagating a plant variety during the growing process.

Sowing and varieties

Seed sowing depth

This is the vertical distance from the soil surface to the seed, which determines the environmental conditions necessary for germination and emergence.

Sowing and varieties

Seed sowing quality

This is a set of physical and biological characteristics of seeds that determine their potential to germinate and develop into healthy plants under field condit...

Sowing and varieties

Seed stock

Seed stock is the total reserve of agricultural seeds intended for sowing, breeding purposes, and maintaining crop production stability on a farm.

Sowing and varieties

Seed stratification

Seed stratification is an agricultural technique that simulates winter conditions to break seed dormancy and promote uniform germination.

Sowing and varieties

Seed value

A metric indicating the percentage of pure and viable seeds within a batch, essential for determining the effective sowing rate.

Sowing and varieties

Seed viability

It is the measure of a seed's potential to germinate and develop into a normal seedling under suitable environmental conditions.

Machinery and irrigation

Seeding complex

A seeding complex is a high-capacity agricultural implement that combines soil preparation, fertilizer application, and seed placement in a single pass.

Machinery and irrigation

Seeding complex frame

The seeding complex frame is the primary structural chassis designed to support and align all working tools, distribution systems, and hoppers during field oper...

Sowing and varieties

Seeding pattern

Seeding pattern is the spatial arrangement of seeds in a field, determining the spacing between rows and plants to ensure optimal growth conditions.

Sowing and varieties

Seeding rate

Seeding rate is the specific amount of seeds sown per unit of land area to ensure an optimal crop population and maximize yield potential.

Machinery and irrigation

Seeding unit

A seeding unit is a working assembly of a planter or air seeder designed to open a furrow, place seeds at a precise depth, and cover them with soil.

Sowing and varieties

Seeding units

Seeding units are integrated machinery combinations, comprising a tractor and a seeder, designed to place seeds into the soil efficiently in a single pass.

Crop protection

Seedling protection

A set of agrotechnical and chemical measures designed to ensure the survival and early development of crop sprouts during the initial growth stage.

Growth and development

Seedlings

Seedlings are the early stage of plant development, occurring immediately after the seed germinates and the young shoot emerges from the soil surface.

Machinery and irrigation

Self-propelled sprayer

A specialized agricultural vehicle equipped with its own engine and chassis, designed for efficient application of liquid fertilizers and crop protection produc...

Weather and climate

Selyaninov Hydrothermal Coefficient

The Hydrothermal Coefficient (HTC) is a meteorological indicator used in agriculture to assess soil moisture levels by comparing precipitation totals against ac...

Weather and climate

Selyaninov's Hydrothermal Coefficient

Selyaninov's Hydrothermal Coefficient (HTC) is an agrometeorological index used to assess the degree of moisture supply by comparing precipitation amounts with...

Crop protection

Severity of infection

A metric representing the extent or intensity of disease or pest damage on crops within a field.

Storage and economics

Shrinkage

The process of weight and volume loss in agricultural products caused by the evaporation of moisture during storage, drying, or transportation.

Growth and development

Sink effect

The sink effect is a physiological process where plants mobilize and transport nutrients and photosynthates from source organs, like leaves, to storage organs,...

Soil and tillage

Slotting

An agricultural technique of cutting narrow vertical slots in the soil to improve water infiltration and aeration within the root zone.

Nutrition and fertilizers

Slow-release fertilizers

These are fertilizers with a controlled nutrient release mechanism that provide plants with essential nutrients over an extended period.

Soil and tillage

Soil acidity

Soil acidity is a measure of the hydrogen ion concentration in the soil solution, indicating whether the soil reaction is acidic, neutral, or alkaline.

Crop protection

Soil action

The capacity of pesticides or fertilizers to affect plants and pests through the root system by being absorbed from the soil solution.

Soil and tillage

Soil Adsorbing Complex

The sum total of mineral, organic, and organo-mineral soil particles that possess the ability to adsorb and exchange ions, nutrients, and water.

Nutrition and fertilizers

Soil adsorbing complex

A set of mineral and organic soil particles capable of retaining and exchanging ions of nutrients in the soil solution.

Soil and tillage

Soil aggregate

A soil aggregate is a cluster of soil particles held together by organic matter, roots, and clays, essential for soil aeration and water retention.

Soil and tillage

Soil aggregation

It is the condition of soil consisting of crumbs or aggregates of various sizes that provide the necessary balance of air and water for plant growth.

Soil and tillage

Soil buffering capacity

The ability of soil to resist changes in pH when acids, bases, or fertilizers are added.

Soil and tillage

Soil capillarity

The ability of soil to move water from lower layers to the root zone through fine pores by means of surface tension forces.

Soil and tillage

Soil compaction

The process of reducing soil porosity due to mechanical pressure, which leads to increased density, restricted root growth, and impaired water and air movement...

Soil and tillage

Soil crusting

A phenomenon where soil aggregates break down due to water impact, forming a dense, surface layer that restricts air and water movement.

Soil and tillage

Soil cultivation status

This is the degree to which a soil's properties meet the requirements of agricultural crops, achieved through long-term effective soil management and human acti...

Soil and tillage

Soil deflation

Deflation is the process of removal and transport of topsoil particles by wind, which degrades soil structure and reduces overall agricultural fertility.

Soil and tillage

Soil degradation

The decline in soil quality and fertility caused by improper management, resulting in a reduced capacity of the land to support plant growth.