agriotype

/ˈæɡrɪɔʊtaɪp/

Definitions

1. noun

A classification of plant or crop based on its type, growth habit, or other characteristics.

“The farmer used the agriotype database to determine which crop would thrive best in the local climate.”

2. noun

A genetically uniform group of plants or crops, often used in agriculture for breeding and selection purposes.

“The researchers studied the agriotype of wheat to understand its genetic makeup.”

Synonyms

  • agrotype
  • crop type
  • plant classification

Antonyms

  • agricultural variant
  • plant mutation