Terms + explanation Flashcards
1
Q
What is agronomy?
A
The production of field crops while sustaining the soil (resource) & environment.
Agro = field
Nomos = manage
2
Q
Which bioenergy crops are there? What are their functions and what do they produce
A
Biomass and biofuel crops.
Biomass -> burned to produce heat & electricity.
Biofuel -> turning starch, oil or cellulose into ethanol or biodiesel
3
Q
Classify nutritional use crops
A
- Sugar crops
- Oil crops
- Protein crops
- Starchy seeds
- Starchy root & tuber
