The word 'Agros' means
A. Soil
B. Field
C. Crop
D. Plant
Answer: Option B
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Agronomy is derived from two Greek words, “agros” which means field, and "nomos” to manage.It is a branch of agriculture that deals with field crop production and soil management.
Pietro de'Crescenzi is the father of agronomy.
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