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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Weather and climate

Vapor pressure deficit

The difference between the amount of moisture in the air and how much moisture the air can hold when saturated at a specific temperature.

Weather and climate

Vegetation minimum

This is the minimum level of environmental factors, such as temperature, required for a plant to sustain its vital metabolic processes and development.