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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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activated sewage sludge

Plants; Horticulture

An organic fertilizer made from sewage, free from grit and coarse solids, and aerated after being inoculated with micro-organisms. The resulting flocculated organic matter is ...

active acidity

Plants; Horticulture

The hydrogen ion concentration of the soil solution is designated as active acidity. Active acidity is measured by soil pH but does not indicate the actual magnitude of lime that ...

adjusted sodium adsorption ratio (adj. rna)

Plants; Horticulture

A mathematical term used to estimate the sodium hazard in irrigation water. It is an equation that takes into account the sodium content of water in relation to the salinity, ...

whorled

Plants; Horticulture

An arrangement of three or more structures arising from a single node.

woolly

Plants; Horticulture

Having long, soft, more or less matted or tangled hairs; like wool.

xeriphyte

Plants; Horticulture

A plant naturally adapted to drought or low moisture conditions.

xeriscape

Plants; Horticulture

A landscape made of plants that require very little water or rain.

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