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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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One plant that gets more blame than others is corn, said Dan Quinn, assistant professor of agronomy and extension corn specialist at Purdue University.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
24 July 2025
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Ten minutes away are the LMR experimental fields, for smelling what its team is developing and agronomy research.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
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What struck me most is how this model embodies similar principles to agroforestry.—
Alana Sandel,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Participants gain hands-on experience in diverse agricultural practices—from orchard management and agroforestry to animal husbandry, beekeeping, food preservation, and agri-business—while also learning cultural techniques rooted in Hawaiian traditions.—
Tom Chiodo,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Based in Chesterfield, Missouri, Bunge North America is an agribusiness that produces and markets multiple food ingredients including corn, wheat, rice, soybeans and feed peas.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 2025
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The total number of recipients is estimated to be 210,000, according to the agribusiness data hub Tridge.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 July 2025
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Tim Johnson is senior director of horticulture at the Chicago Botanic Garden.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 July 2025
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Enjoy the exhibits: This year, they’re divided into culinary arts, hobbies and handicrafts, horticulture, livestock, table settings, visual arts, wine and woodworking.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
19 July 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
Noun
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Created in 1958 by Lady Susana Walton—wife of British composer, Sir William Walton—with the help of English garden designer Russell Page, the breathtaking sanctuary reflects her five-decade devotion to its painstaking cultivation.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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In Tucson, Arizona, where Castro lives, he is known for his love of mushroom cultivation, foraging, and harvesting.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
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The modern industry is dominated by Omega Protein, a Reedville, Virginia, company that is a subsidiary of Canadian aquaculture giant Cooke.—
Danny Bakst,
Fortune,
13 July 2025
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The award recognizes a long-time commitment of service to aquaculture that is deemed highly significant and enduring.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 June 2025
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“Pomology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pomology. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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