General agriculture

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shelterbelts

Agriculture; General agriculture

A row or rows of trees, shrubs, or other plants used to reduce wind erosion, protect young crops and control blowing snow. Shelterbelts also provide excellent protection from the elements for ...

fire break

Agriculture; General agriculture

A natural or constructed barrier used to stop or check fires that may occur, or to provide a control line from which to work.

deadheading

Agriculture; General agriculture

The practice of removing dead or spent flowers to encourage subsequent flowering, prevent seed production or to improve the plant's appearance.

genetic correlation

Agriculture; General agriculture

the portion of a phenotypic correlation between two traits in a population that can be attributed to additive genetic effects.

taint

Agriculture; General agriculture

An unwanted flavor or odor in fresh or processed food. The taint may come from degradation of the food or from contamination from another source.

biological corridors

Agriculture; General agriculture

Areas connecting separated habitats which allow movement to and access by wild species. These spaces make gene flow between isolated populations possible and may ameliorate negative effects of ...

corporations

Agriculture; General agriculture

A for profit business organization where the corporation is a distinct entity from the people who control, manage and own it. Stockholders and company officials (e.g. board of directors) are ...