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asexual propagation


taking a part of one parent plant and causing it to regenerate into a new plant that is genetically identical to its one parent; asexual propagation involves the vegetative parts of a plant: stems, ro [..]
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complete flower


flowers that have a stamen, pistils, petals, and sepals
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abiotic:
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species


(specific name)
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blade


the expanded, thin structure of a leaf on either side of the midrib, or main vein; the blade is usually the large and most conspicuous part of a leaf
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companion planting


the practice of placing plants in close proximity to each other based on the beneficial effects this will have; some research indicates that companion planting may attract beneficial insects by provid [..]
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fibrous root system


a root system that develops on plants whose primary root ceases to elongate, leading to the development of numerous secondary roots, which branch repeatedly and form a wide-spreading root system; most [..]
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foliar


application applying a fertilizer or pesticide to the leaves of plants
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friable soil


a soil that will form a ball when squeezed but will crumble when handled
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leaf base


the point where the leaf joins to a petiole
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