Apple Scab
Apple Scab (Venturia inaequalis)OverviewApple scab is a fungal disease caused by Venturia inaequalis, affecting apple (Malus domestica) and crabapple (Malus spp.) trees. It is...
Apple Powdery Mildew
Apple Powdery Mildew (Podosphaera leucotricha)Taxonomy:Kingdom: FungiPhylum: AscomycotaClass: LeotiomycetesOrder: ErysiphalesFamily: ErysiphaceaeGenus: PodosphaeraSpecies: P. leucotrichaDescription:Apple powdery mildew (Podosphaera leucotricha) is a fungal pathogen that affects apple...
Apple Blossom Weevil
Apple Blossom Weevil (Anthonomus pomorum)Taxonomy:Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ArthropodaClass: InsectaOrder: ColeopteraFamily: CurculionidaeGenus: AnthonomusSpecies: A. pomorumDescription:The Apple Blossom Weevil (Anthonomus pomorum) is a small, reddish-brown beetle belonging...
Aphis
AphisDefinition:The term Aphis refers to a genus of small sap-sucking insects belonging to the family Aphididae. Commonly known as aphids, these soft-bodied insects are...
Apiculate
ApiculateDefinition:The term apiculate (derived from the Latin apiculus, meaning "small point") describes a plant structure that ends in a short, pointed tip, often slightly...
Apical
ApicalDefinition:The term apical (from the Latin apex, meaning "tip" or "summit") refers to the position, structure, or growth occurring at the apex (tip) of...
Apetalous
ApetalousDefinition:Apetalous (from the Greek a- meaning "without" and petalon meaning "petal") describes a flower that lacks petals.Botanical Context:In botanical classification, apetalous flowers are those...
Ant
In the United Kingdom, over 30 ant species inhabit various environments, with several commonly found in gardens and homes. While ants play essential roles...
Anthracnose
AnthracnoseDefinitionAnthracnose is a fungal disease affecting a wide range of plants, characterized by dark, sunken lesions on leaves, stems, flowers, and fruits. It...
Anthocyanins
AnthocyaninsDefinitionAnthocyanins are water-soluble pigments belonging to the flavonoid group, responsible for red, purple, and blue coloration in plants. They are found in flowers,...
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