Agrobiology
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Agrobiology
Agrobiology (pronunciation: /ˌæɡrəʊbaɪˈɒlədʒi/) is a branch of biology that deals with the study of plant nutrition and growth in relation to soil, and the application of biological principles to agriculture.
Etymology
The term "Agrobiology" is derived from two Greek words: "Agros" meaning field, and "Bios" meaning life. Thus, it refers to the study of life in the field or, more specifically, in agriculture.
Related Terms
- Agriculture: The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.
- Biology: The study of living organisms, divided into many specialized fields that cover their morphology, physiology, anatomy, behavior, origin, and distribution.
- Soil Science: The study of soil as a natural resource on the surface of the Earth including soil formation, classification and mapping; physical, chemical, biological, and fertility properties of soils; and these properties in relation to the use and management of soils.
- Plant Nutrition: The study of the chemical elements and compounds necessary for plant growth, plant metabolism and their external supply.
- Agronomy: The science of soil management and crop production.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Agrobiology
- Wikipedia's article - Agrobiology
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