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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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fertilizer use efficiency
Plants; Horticulture
An expression of the units of yield per unit of nutrient provided for the crop. Common expressions include bushels of grain per pound of applied nutrient or pounds of yield per ...
field moisture capacity
Plants; Horticulture
The moisture content of soil in the field two or three days after a thorough wetting of the soil profile by rain or irrigation water. Field capacity is expressed as moisture ...
fifteen-atmosphere percentage
Plants; Horticulture
The moisture percentage, dry-weight basis, of a soil sample which has been wetted and brought to equilibrium in a pressure-membrane apparatus at a pressure of 221 psi. This ...
flocculation
Plants; Horticulture
The aggregation of particles into larger masses. Flocculation is used in water treatment to aggregate contaminants, which are then precipitated.
flotation applicator
Plants; Horticulture
A type of fertilizer applicator equipped with large, low pressure tires intended to spread the weight of the vehicle over a large soil surface area.
flow divider
Plants; Horticulture
Mechanical device used for splitting a stream of liquid fertilizer to achieve uniform distribution to individual application points.
flower parts
Plants; Horticulture
When these flowering parts develop into a perfect or complete flower, there are four kinds of floral organs: sepals, petals, stamens and pistil.
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