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AGRONOMY [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-07-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Agriculture - General
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- agronomy technician
1, record 1, English, agronomy%20technician
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An agronomy technician is responsible for helping farmers and other agricultural professionals to monitor and manage crop production and soil health. They are knowledgeable in soil science, crop physiology, and agronomic management techniques and will use their expertise to advise on best practices for cultivating crops. 1, record 1, English, - agronomy%20technician
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Agriculture - Généralités
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- technicien en agronomie
1, record 1, French, technicien%20en%20agronomie
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- technicienne en agronomie 2, record 1, French, technicienne%20en%20agronomie
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2022-06-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- agronomy technologist
1, record 2, English, agronomy%20technologist
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- technologue en agronomie
1, record 2, French, technologue%20en%20agronomie
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - external organization data 2022-06-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- agronomy technician
1, record 3, English, agronomy%20technician
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- technicien en agronomie
1, record 3, French, technicien%20en%20agronomie
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- technicienne en agronomie 1, record 3, French, technicienne%20en%20agronomie
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - external organization data 2022-06-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- agronomy engineer
1, record 4, English, agronomy%20engineer
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- engineer in agronomy 1, record 4, English, engineer%20in%20agronomy
correct
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- ingénieur agronome
1, record 4, French, ing%C3%A9nieur%20agronome
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- ingénieure agronome 1, record 4, French, ing%C3%A9nieure%20agronome
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2018-06-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Agricultural Engineering
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- engineer in agronomy
1, record 5, English, engineer%20in%20agronomy
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- agronomy engineer 1, record 5, English, agronomy%20engineer
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Génie agricole
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- ingénieur agronome
1, record 5, French, ing%C3%A9nieur%20agronome
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- ingénieure agronome 2, record 5, French, ing%C3%A9nieure%20agronome
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un ingénieur agronome est un ingénieur mettant en œuvre les sciences et techniques de l'agronomie. Il exerce particulièrement des responsabilités d'expertise technique sur les mécanismes du vivant (agriculture, pêche, sylviculture, aménagement du territoire, environnement, etc.) mais c'est aussi souvent un manager chargé de la gestion d'organisations complexes en entreprises (privées ou publiques) ou dans des organismes scientifiques. 3, record 5, French, - ing%C3%A9nieur%20agronome
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Ingeniería agrícola
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- ingeniero agrónomo
1, record 5, Spanish, ingeniero%20agr%C3%B3nomo
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El ingeniero agrónomo es un profesional que tiene adecuada formación científica y tecnológica que le permite entender y dominar los procesos productivos de cultivos, desarrollar tecnologías apropiadas, dirigir y ejecutar actividades de investigación, planifcación, administración, docencia, extensión y desarrollo. Aplica sus conocimientos en sistemas productivos agrícolas de empresas nacionales y de exportación, así como de pequeñas unidades agrícolas de escaso capital. 2, record 5, Spanish, - ingeniero%20agr%C3%B3nomo
Record 6 - internal organization data 2016-03-09
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Agriculture - General
- Farm Management and Policy
- Agricultural Economics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- agronomy
1, record 6, English, agronomy
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- agronomic science 2, record 6, English, agronomic%20science
correct
- science of agronomy 3, record 6, English, science%20of%20agronomy
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The branch of agriculture devoted to the theory, practice, and scientific management of soil, land, and field-crop production. 3, record 6, English, - agronomy
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Agriculture - Généralités
- Gestion et politique agricole
- Économie agricole
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- agronomie
1, record 6, French, agronomie
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- science agronomique 2, record 6, French, science%20agronomique
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des sciences et techniques qui régissent la pratique de l'agriculture, c'est-à-dire les opérations estimées nécessaires en milieu continental pour une production végétale et animale utilisée pour l'alimentation, les besoins ou le bien-être de l'homme, tout en conservant les qualités du milieu. 3, record 6, French, - agronomie
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Au milieu du 20e siècle, l'avancement de la science agronomique et le développement technologique ont amené les fermes à produire davantage avec moins de ressources, entraînant ainsi une réduction importante du nombre d'entreprises. 4, record 6, French, - agronomie
Record 6, Key term(s)
- sciences agronomiques
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Agricultura - Generalidades
- Gestión y política agrícola
- Economía agrícola
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- agronomía
1, record 6, Spanish, agronom%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- ingeniería agrónoma 2, record 6, Spanish, ingenier%C3%ADa%20agr%C3%B3noma
feminine noun
- ingeniería agronómica 2, record 6, Spanish, ingenier%C3%ADa%20agron%C3%B3mica
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ciencia que tiene por objeto el estudio de las relaciones entre las plantas cultivadas y los demás factores agrícolas, como clima, suelo o técnicas de cultivo. 3, record 6, Spanish, - agronom%C3%ADa
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-07-30
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Grain Growing
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- rapeseed agronomy
1, record 7, English, rapeseed%20agronomy
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Culture des céréales
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- agronomie du colza
1, record 7, French, agronomie%20du%20colza
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-07-30
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
- Grain Growing
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- flaxseed agronomy
1, record 8, English, flaxseed%20agronomy
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
- Culture des céréales
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- agronomie du lin oléagineux
1, record 8, French, agronomie%20du%20lin%20ol%C3%A9agineux
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'objectif rempli par ce projet européen est l'amélioration génétique du lin oléagineux, Linum usitatissimum, afin d'adapter et de développer les usages non alimentaires d'huile de lin dans les secteurs suivants : encres d'imprimerie, peintures, vernis, savonnerie, cosmétique, linoléum et lubrifiants. L'étude menée a porté sur la morphologie, la physiologie, l'agronomie du lin oléagineux et leur interaction avec l'environnement. Un large inventaire des ressources génétiques a ainsi été effectué (écotypes, géniteurs, lignées). 2, record 8, French, - agronomie%20du%20lin%20ol%C3%A9agineux
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-07-30
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Grain Growing
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- sunflower seed agronomy
1, record 9, English, sunflower%20seed%20agronomy
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Culture des céréales
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- agronomie du tournesol
1, record 9, French, agronomie%20du%20tournesol
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2001-07-30
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Grain Growing
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- soybean agronomy
1, record 10, English, soybean%20agronomy
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Culture des céréales
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- agronomie du soja
1, record 10, French, agronomie%20du%20soja
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1998-04-29
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Agriculture - General
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Society of Agronomy
1, record 11, English, Canadian%20Society%20of%20Agronomy
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- CSA 2, record 11, English, CSA
correct, Canada
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmed by the organization. 3, record 11, English, - Canadian%20Society%20of%20Agronomy
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Agriculture - Généralités
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Société canadienne d'agronomie
1, record 11, French, Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20canadienne%20d%27agronomie
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
- SCA 2, record 11, French, SCA
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmée par l'organisme. 3, record 11, French, - Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20canadienne%20d%27agronomie
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Affiliée à l'Institut agricole du Canada 4, record 11, French, - Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20canadienne%20d%27agronomie
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Corporate Structure
- Soil Science
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Soils and Agronomy Section 1, record 12, English, Soils%20and%20Agronomy%20Section
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Structures de l'entreprise
- Science du sol
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Section des sols et de l'agronomie
1, record 12, French, Section%20des%20sols%20et%20de%20l%27agronomie
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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