agrology

noun

Etymology: From agro- + -logy, modelled after French agrologie.

1. A subdiscipline of agronomy (the science of utilizing animals, plants, and soils) and of soil science which addresses the influence of edaphic (soil-related) conditions on crop production for optimizing it.

   “Earth.—We have to examine its nature in connection with its products; this is the object of a technologic science, derived from mineralogy, and to which we give the name Agrology.”

   “The subject of agriculture will in this school be considered under (1) agrology, or the study of the surface of the earth as to its origin, composition, and physical and chemical properties, […]”

2. The science and art of agriculture.

   “Viewed in this light, agrology possesses a three-way interest, between the member, the agricultural industry and society.”

   “It is appreciated that had these organizations not existed, comparable progress to advance the status of professional agrology would not have been made.”