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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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chelate
Plants; Horticulture
Derived from the Greek word "chele" meaning claw. A large organic molecule, called a chelating agent, that contains one of the micronutrient heavy metals - iron (Fe), zinc (Zn), ...
chelates
Plants; Horticulture
Certain organic chemicals, known as chelating agents, form ring compounds in which a polyvalent metal is held between two or more atoms. Such rings are chelates. Among the best ...
chelating agent
Plants; Horticulture
A large organic molecule that is able to bond to heavy metal micronutrients- iron (Fe), zinc (Zn), manganese (Mn), copper (Cu),- or divalent cations-calcium (Ca), magnesium ...
chemigation
Plants; Horticulture
Application fertilizers and/or pesticides in irrigation water to fertilize crops and control pests. Application of fertilizer, particularly nitrogen, in irrigation water is an ...
chlorination
Plants; Horticulture
To treat with chlorine as a disinfectant; used in recycled water treatment.
chloroplast
Plants; Horticulture
The green plastids contain chlorophyll and are called chloroplasts. The chloroplasts are the food-making bodies of the protoplasm of plants. These green bodies have the ability ...
chromoplast
Plants; Horticulture
The red, yellow and orange plastids are called chromoplasts. They contain zanthophyll and carotene and give color to flowers and fruits.
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