Phosphate

In fertilizer trade terminology, phosphate is used to express the sum of the water-soluble and the citrate-soluble phosphoric acid (P2O5); also referred to as the available ...

phosphates

Geography; Physical geography

Phosphorous-based fertilizers. Traditional societies dumped unwanted or unusable fish catches on top of the soil. In modern times, more phosphates have been derived from rocks ...

phosphate

Health care; Cancer treatment

A form of phosphoric acid, which contains phosphorus. In the body, phosphates are found in the bones and teeth. Phosphates may be used to treat a high level of calcium in the ...

phosphating

Automotive; Automotive paint

The formation of a layer of zinc, iron or manganese phosphate crystals on the surface of the part to be painted. Phosphate coatings are used to increase corrosion resistance and ...

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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Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving is a popular expression people use to mark the celebration of the Thanksgiving Day holiday. Thanksgiving is celebrated primarily in ...