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poʊˈmɒl ə dʒipo·mol·o·gy

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. pomologynoun

    the branch of botany that studies and cultivates fruits

Wiktionary

  1. pomologynoun

    The study of pome fruit and of the cultivation of such fruit.

  2. pomologynoun

    The study of fruit in general and of the cultivation of fruit.

  3. Etymology: From and -ology.

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  1. Pomology

    Pomology (from Latin pomum, “fruit,” + -logy) is a branch of botany that studies fruit and its cultivation. The term fruticulture—introduced from Romance languages (all of whose incarnations of the term descend from Latin fructus and cultura)—is also used. Pomological research is mainly focused on the development, enhancement, cultivation and physiological studies of fruit trees. The goals of fruit tree improvement include enhancement of fruit quality, regulation of production periods, and reduction of production cost. One involved in the science of pomology is called a pomologist.

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  1. pomology

    Pomology is the scientific study and cultivation of fruit, including the planting, harvesting, storing, processing, and marketing of fruit crops. It is a branch of botany that focuses specifically on pome fruits such as apples and pears, but has been expanded to include all fruits.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Pomologynoun

    the science of fruits; a treatise on fruits; the cultivation of fruits and fruit trees

  2. Etymology: [L. pomum fruit + -logy: cf. F. pomologie.]

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  1. Pomology

    Pomology is a branch of botany that studies and cultivates fruit. The denomination fruticulture—introduced from Romance languages —is also used. Pomological research is mainly focused on the development, cultivation and physiological studies of stone fruit trees. The goals of fruit tree improvement include enhancement of fruit quality, regulation of production periods, and reduction of production cost. Pomology has been an important area of research for centuries. During the mid-19th century in the United States, farmers were expanding fruit orchard programs in response to growing markets. At the same time, horticulturists from the USDA and agricultural colleges were bringing new varieties to the United States from foreign expeditions, and developing experimental lots for these fruits. In response to this increased interest and activity, USDA established the Division of Pomology in 1886 and named Henry E. Van Deman as chief pomologist. An important focus of the division was to publish illustrated accounts of new varieties and to disseminate research findings to fruit growers and breeders through special publications and annual reports. During this period Andrew Jackson Downing and his brother Charles were prominent in Pomology and Horticulture, producing The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of pomology in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of pomology in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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