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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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Image Educated in agronomy, Mr. Mondlane has a diverse résumé.—
Tavares Cebola,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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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 new species lives on the ground and is active during the day near agroforestry areas, on the edges of younger forests or close to marshes and slow-flowing streams, according to the study.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2025
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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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According to Michigan Grown, a coalition of farmers and agribusinesses in the state, Michigan produces 68 million pounds of fresh cucumbers, totaling $15 million in sales in 2016.—
Jalen Williams,
Detroit Free Press,
23 Dec. 2024
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The company’s fast-growing satellite business gave it a boost, while Musk’s social media firm X dropped in the ranking, along with companies like agribusiness giant Cargill, which saw a nearly 10% drop in revenue but remains the nation’s biggest private company for the fourth year in a row.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes,
25 Nov. 2024
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Tim Johnson is senior director of horticulture at the Chicago Botanic Garden.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
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Most of the peat that is extracted in Scotland is used in horticulture as compost to grow things like mushrooms, lettuce and houseplants.—
Toby Ann Halamka,
JSTOR Daily,
6 Feb. 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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Real Estate and Infrastructure: Profitable Opportunities Cannabis legalization has sparked significant demand for specialized real estate, such as cultivation facilities, retail dispensaries, and distribution centers.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2025
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Moldova has traces of grape cultivation stretching back thousands of years, and started exporting wine to Russia in large volumes in the 14th century.—
Andrew Higgins,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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The aquaculture company was heralded as one of the most prominent examples of what a good startup looks like in the region.—
Ernestine Siu,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2025
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People will still be allowed to raise turtles for commercial purposes under an aquaculture license with a turtle endorsement.—
Kay Johnson,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Pomology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pomology. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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