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Recent Examples of pomology
Wolf, now 65, joined Virginia Tech in 1986, soon after completing his doctoral work in pomology (the science of growing fruit) and viticulture (the science of growing grapes) at Cornell University.
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Washington Post, 27 Jan. 2022
Washington Post, 27 Jan. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pomology
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The company completed its acquisition of West Central Ag Services on January 2, 2025, which offers grain and agronomy services in Minnesota.—
Quartz Bot,
Quartz,
8 Jan. 2025
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Image Educated in agronomy, Mr. Mondlane has a diverse résumé.—
Tavares Cebola,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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Innovations such as climate-resistant cocoa strains and agroforestry initiatives may help stabilize supply in the long run.—
David T. Nudelman,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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All three are partners in a new initiative focused on expanding agroforestry production and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the agriculture sector, funded by a $60 million investment from the US Department of Agriculture.—
Ben Seal,
JSTOR Daily,
19 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, animal agribusiness is taking advantage of consumers and profiting from soaring prices blamed on bird flu.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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Agriculture: Retaliatory tariffs from China could hurt U.S. farmers reliant on export markets, leading to potential declines in agribusiness stocks.—
Adam Sarhan,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Markis Hill is a horticulture agent with Kansas State University Research and Extension.—
Markis Hill,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2025
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The series stars Christie Burke (Maid) as Lt. Sharon Garnet, Richard Fleeshman (The Sandman) as Lt. James Brice, Reece Ritchie (The Outpost) as Lt. Spencer Lane (and his clone Ian), Stacey Read as life support chief Alicia Nevins and Ryan Adams as horticulture whiz Angus Medford.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
5 Mar. 2025
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That’s why trees really need their canopies during hot summer temperatures, said James Downer, a plant pathologist and horticulturist who teaches arboriculture at Cal Poly Pomona and just retired from the Ventura County UC Cooperative Extension office.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
21 July 2023
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One of the fastest growing areas has been utility arboriculture, which involves managing trees near power lines and other infrastructure.—
Marguerite Holloway,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2020
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The measure would not legalize marijuana sales or the commercial cultivation and distribution of cannabis.—
A.J. Herrington,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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From adopting eco-friendly packaging to implementing energy-efficient cultivation practices like LED lighting and water recycling systems, sustainability initiatives can not only reduce costs but also appeal to environmentally conscious consumers.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2025
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The fish were introduced in the 1960s to get rid of seaweed without using chemicals in aquaculture facilities and sewage ponds in Arkansas.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2025
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As the founder of Minorities in Aquaculture, Imani Black is working to foster inclusivity in the aquaculture workforce and offer hands-on internships and apprenticeships.—
Danielle Nierenberg,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Pomology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pomology. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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