agrobiology

American

[ag-roh-bahy-ol-uh-jee] / ˌæg roʊ baɪˈɒl ə dʒi /

noun

the quantitative science of plant life and plant nutrition.

agrobiology British

/ ˌæɡrəʊˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl, ˌæɡrəʊbaɪˈɒlədʒɪ /

noun

the science of plant growth and nutrition in relation to agriculture

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agro- + biology

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ABC of agrobiology: the quantitative science of plant life and plant nutrition for gardeners, farmers and general readers. © 25Aug37; A109425.

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