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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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Simple groups of plants

Plants; Horticulture

The simple groups of plants are the most primitive and usually are associated with water. They will range from a single cell to millions of cells. They may or may not contain chlorophyll. Also, ...

Simple permanent tissues

Plants; Horticulture

When a tissue is composed of similar permanent cells it is called a simple permanent tissue. There are five subdivisions of this group of tissues, namely: epidermis, parenchyma, sclerenchyma, ...

Soil conservation

Plants; Horticulture

The practises of protecting soil from wind and water erosion and maintenance of its productive capability through protection of structure, water holding capacity, and ability to supply plant ...

Sodium adsorption ratio (sar)

Plants; Horticulture

Similar to adjusted sodium absorption ratio, except it does not take the water's bicarbonate content or salinity into account.

Slurry fertiliser

Plants; Horticulture

A fluid mixture containing dissolved and undissolved plant nutrient materials which requires continuous mechanical agitation to assure homogeneity.

Sodium percentage

Plants; Horticulture

The percent sodium of total cations. Calculations are based on milliequivalents rather than weight.

Silviculture

Plants; Horticulture

A branch of forestry dealing with the development and care of forests.

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