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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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This decline was due to lower oilseed processing margins and decreased agronomy product prices.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Jan. 2025
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The development of indoor hydroponics — plant cultivation in a nutrient-laden solution — and other agronomy advances have enabled growers to increase the concentration of the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis plants, tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC.Dr. Jerrold B. Leikin, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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In these initiatives, global food corporations partner with international development agencies, local NGOs and government bodies to implement innovative agroforestry models.Azra Nurkic, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Fun fact: The company is also part of a broader effort to replenish the decimated chestnut tree population within Northeastern forests via regenerative agroforestry farms.Richard Collings, Axios, 25 Nov. 2024
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The company, operating across 70 countries and serving 125 markets, has historically been a dominant player in the agribusiness sector.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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The protesters further claim that these bills will benefit big agribusiness corporations, including those with ties to the government.Surupa Gupta, Foreign Affairs, 3 Mar. 2021
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Steve Pettis is a commercial and consumer horticulture agent for the North Carolina State Cooperative Extension.Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2025
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Amanda Bennett is vice president, horticulture and collections, at Atlanta Botanical Garden.Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 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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But for her, the most significant change has been the cultivation of self-love.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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Mueller pointed out that the agave plant, which takes between seven to ten years to mature, requires careful cultivation.Rachel King, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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Growing up with a forward-thinking chemist father who explored algae biofuels and sustainable aquaculture instilled in Klausmeier a profound appreciation for environmental responsibility and the power of innovation.Geri Stengel, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Kona Village takes its stewardship of this land seriously, with forward-thinking environmental initiatives like LEED certification, a zero-waste program, an ambitious solar farm that powers the entire resort, and on-site biologists leading guests in aquaculture projects and coral reef restoration.Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Pomology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pomology. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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