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Any of various photosynthetic, eukaryotic, multicellular organisms of the kingdom Plantae characteristically producing embryos, containing chloroplasts, having cellulose cell walls, and lacking the power of locomotion.
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companion planting
Plants; Horticulture
Planting garlic, marigolds, etc., along with other plants to discourage insect infestation.
corms, rhizomes and tubers
Plants; Horticulture
Dormant stems planted in the fall for spring blooms, or forced indoors for winter blooms. Common varieties are dahlias and irises.
flood and drain (ebb and flow) subirrigation
Plants; Horticulture
In its simplest form, there is a tray above a reservoir of nutrient solution. The tray is either filled with growing medium (clay granules being the most common) and planted ...
gene
Plants; Horticulture
Part or a chromosome that influences the development of plant; genes are inherited through sexual propagation. Genetic make up the sit of genes inherited from parent plants.
honey dew
Plants; Horticulture
A sticky honey like substance secreted into foliage by aphids, scale and mealy bugs.
hor
Plants; Horticulture
The abbreviation stamped on some hid bulbs meaning they must be burned in a horizontal position.
light mover
Plants; Horticulture
A device that moves a lamp back and forth or in a circle across the ceiling of a garden room to provide more even distribution of light.
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