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  1. Study of field crops is called
    1. Pomology
    2. Agronomy
    3. Olericulture
    4. Floriculture
Correct Option: B

Olericulture is the science of vegetable growing, dealing with the culture of non-woody (herbaceous) plants for food. The Pomo is a name for between five and seven different Native American groups with similar cultures but very different languages. Agronomy is the science and technology of producing and using plants for food, fuel, fiber, and reclamation. Agronomy encompasses work in the areas of plant genetics, plant physiology, meteorology, and soil science. Agronomy is the application of a combination of sciences like biology, chemistry, economics, ecology, earth science, and genetics. Agronomists today are involved with many issues including producing food, creating healthier food, managing environmental impact of agriculture, and creating energy from plants.



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