Modern Agronomy

The science and technology of the production and use of plants for food, fiber, fuel and land reclamation may be termed as agronomy. The field encompasses the areas of plant physiology, plant genetics, soil science and meteorology. Some of the issues dealt under agronomy are the management of the environmental impact of agriculture, creation of healthier food and generation of energy from plants. Plant breeding, soil fertility, weed control, irrigation and drainage, pest control, etc. are i...