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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 leucotricha. It primarily affects foliage,...

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 waste,...

Fritillaria is a genus of striking and unusual spring-flowering bulbs, prized for their exotic, nodding flowers and bold presence in the garden. With species...

Ammonium Polysulphide Overview Chemical Name: Ammonium polysulphide (NH₄)₂SₓCommon Name: Ammonium polysulphide solutionType: Inorganic compoundUse in Horticulture: Fertiliser, soil amendment, and pest control Ammonium polysulphide is a liquid compound formed by dissolving...

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, plant growth regulator Alpha-Naphthalene Acetic Acid...

Scientific Name: Plasmodiophora brassicae (causal organism)Common Name: Anbury, ClubrootType: Soil-borne disease affecting brassicasAffected Plants: Cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, turnips, radishes, and other members of the Brassicaceae family Anbury, commonly...

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 must reproduce through...

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, or another structure....

Anther Definition The anther is the pollen-producing part of a stamen, the male reproductive organ of a flower. It is typically located at the tip of the filament...

Anthracnose Definition Anthracnose is a fungal disease affecting a wide range of plants, characterized by dark, sunken lesions on leaves, stems, flowers, and fruits. It is caused...