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Anterior

Anterior Definition In botany, anterior refers to the front or outward-facing part of a plant structure, typically in relation to an axis, point of attachment,...

Annual

Annual Definition An annual is a plant that completes its entire life cycle—germination, vegetative growth, flowering, seed production, and death—within a single growing season. Annuals...

Anbury (Clubroot)

Anbury (Clubroot) Overview Scientific Name: Plasmodiophora brassicae (causal organism)Common Name: Anbury, ClubrootType: Soil-borne disease affecting brassicasAffected Plants: Cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, turnips, radishes, and...

Alpha-Naphthalene Acetic Acid

Alpha-Naphthalene Acetic Acid Overview Chemical Name: Alpha-Naphthalene Acetic Acid (α-NAA)Common Name: Naphthylacetic acid, NAAType: Synthetic plant hormone (auxin)Use in Horticulture: Rooting hormone, fruit thinning agent,...

Ammonium Polysulphide

Got it! Here’s the revised entry with sulphur instead of sulfur: Ammonium Polysulphide Overview Chemical Name: Ammonium polysulphide (NH₄)₂SₓCommon Name: Ammonium polysulphide solutionType: Inorganic compoundUse in Horticulture:...

Ammonia

Ammonia Chemical Formula: NH₃ Definition:Ammonia is a colorless, pungent gas composed of nitrogen and hydrogen. It is a naturally occurring compound found in the environment, animal...

American Gooseberry Mildew

American Gooseberry Mildew Scientific Name: Podosphaera leucotricha (formerly Sphaerotheca mors-uvae) Definition:American gooseberry mildew is a fungal disease affecting gooseberries (Ribes spp.) and currants, caused by Podosphaera...

American Blight

American Blight Alternative Names: Woolly Apple Aphid Infestation Definition:American Blight is a common term referring to infestations of the woolly apple aphid (Eriosoma lanigerum), a sap-sucking...

Alum

Alum (Potassium Aluminium Sulphate) Synonyms: Potash Alum, Potassium AlumChemical Formula: KAl(SO₄)₂·12H₂OCommon Sources: Natural minerals (Alunite, Bauxite), Industrial synthesis Botanical and Historical Context Alum is not a plant-derived...
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