Plants

Plants

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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hollow-fiber membranes

Plants; Horticulture

A type of membrane used in water purification systems.

horizon soil

Plants; Horticulture

A layer of soil, approximately parallel to the soil surface, with distinct characteristics produced by soil-forming processes.

humification

Plants; Horticulture

The process of forming humus, well decomposed organic matter, in soils. Humification in soils is controlled mainly by factors which are favorable for microbial activity. Among ...

hydrated lime

Plants; Horticulture

Lime composed of calcium hydroxide [Ca(OH)2 ]. Hydrated lime is used to raise media pH quickly.

hydrolysis

Plants; Horticulture

Reaction of a salt with ions of water, e.g., CaCO3 + 2(H+ + OH-) » Ca(OH)2 + H2CO3 .

immobile

Plants; Horticulture

A term used to describe translocation of a nutrient in plants when the nutrient only travels up the stem and into organs via the xylem, but it cannot be loaded into the phloem to ...

impregnation

Plants; Horticulture

Thorough mixing or spraying of a small amount of herbicide, fungicide, or other pesticide in a large amount of fertilizer. Normally done through bulk blending operations. Onboard ...