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Horticulture
Of or pertaining to the business, science, and technology of intensely cultivating plants for the use of humans.
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Meristem
Plants; Horticulture
The growing tissue area in a plant; all buds contain a meristem. Areas of actively dividing cells and plant growth; capable of developing into specialised tissues.
Microclimate
Plants; Horticulture
Variations of the climate within a given area; a very local or small-scale climate such as valley or woodland.
Mature
Plants; Horticulture
A later phase of plant growth characterised by flowering, fruiting, and a reduced rate of size increase.
Micro nutrients
Plants; Horticulture
Mineral elements which are needed by some plants in very small quantities.
