eggs, the larvae crawl behind the leaf sheaths to enter the bulbs, where they feed and cause internal damage. This damage compromises the quality and…
carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. As plants photosynthesize efficiently, they transfer sugars to the root system, stimulating the soil food web.…
plants, extracting vital nutrients and weakening the plant's overall health. They reproduce rapidly, leading to population explosions if not managed…
designed to place foliage and/or flowers up where the eyes can see them. They contain a wide range of plant material; either with a single consistent…
spadix. The actual flowers on the spadix are surrounded by four stamens and they have many pistils. These flowers are both bisexual and protogynous,…
occidentalis) are laid in leaves, flower petals and in the soft parts of stalks. They are inserted into the plant tissue with a saw-like ovipositor.…
around for centuries, with the most diversity found in East Asia and China. They are also native to northeastern Europe. The hardy mums is a perennial…
basin for centuries. Since citrus originates from these warmer climates they are not frost hardy. Temperatures not falling below −2 °C (28 °F) are…
of a square cross-section. The broad beans are broad, leather like pods. They are green and usually mature to a blackish-brown with a densely downy…
Above 33°C their searching behaviour comes to a standstill, while below 16°C they slow down until activity ceases at temperatures below 9°C. Life…
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