Chromoplast

An organelle containing any plant pigment other than chlorophyll. The pigments may be yellow, orange, or red. Chromoplasts are usually most numerous in the Cells of flowers.

chromoplast

Plants; Horticulture

The red, yellow and orange plastids are called chromoplasts. They contain zanthophyll and carotene and give color to flowers and fruits.

bark

Plants; Horticulture

The rough outer part of the cortex; loosely used for the entire cortex.

articulate

Plants; Horticulture

Having nodes or joints where separation may naturally occur.

annular

Plants; Horticulture

Ring-like; said of leaf scars that encircle the bud, or bundle scars that are circular with an opening in the center.

Plants; Horticulture

On the front side, away from the axis, toward the subtending bract.

aphid

Plants; Horticulture

a small green or white insect that sucks juices from plant parts

apomixis

Plants; Horticulture

process of producing viable seed without fertilization

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Chagas

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