Botany

Botany

Terms that are in relation to the study or science of plants.

Contributors in Botany

Botany

A plant can be expected to grow in the zone's temperature extremes, as determined by the lowest annual temperature. Other conditions such as moisture, soil, and wind might affect the availability of ...

phytoremediation

Biology; Botany

The use of trees to take up chemicals, binding some of the material in an inert form with the tree, and converting some of it to other substances, possibly even breaking it down into the normal end ...

pollination

Biology; Botany

To transfer pollen from the anther of a stamen to the stigma of a pistil, resulting in fertilization. This can occur either on a single plant (self-pollination) or between different plants. Insect ...

anthracnose

Biology; Botany

A group of fungi that cause dieback and sometimes death to various species, such as dogwoods, sycamores, oaks, and maples.

specimen tree

Biology; Botany

A tree placed so people can gain the greatest enjoyment for the color, texture, scent, or other pleasures it provides.

self-pollinating

Biology; Botany

Fertile by means of its own pollen; this makes it theoretically possible for both pollen and ovules to unite and produce fruit without a second tree being present.

reforestation

Biology; Botany

The planting of forested land that has been lost due to fire, logging, drought, pests, or disease to restore beauty to the landscape, provide food and habitat for wildlife, and for recreational ...