Botany Dictionary

  • Fernery

    Fernery

    A garden or structure designed for growing and displaying ferns.

  • Ferric iron

    Ferric iron

    Iron in the +3 oxidation state (Fe³⁺); less soluble and less available to plants than ferrous iron.

  • Ferrous iron

    Ferrous iron

    Iron in the +2 oxidation state (Fe²⁺); more soluble and readily absorbed by plant roots.

  • Ferruginous

    Ferruginous

    Containing or resembling iron; often reddish or rusty in appearance due to iron content.

  • Fertile

    Fertile

    Capable of producing offspring or fruit; in plants, refers to structures that can reproduce.

  • Fertilisation

    Fertilisation

    The union of male and female gametes in plants, leading to the formation of a seed.

  • Fertility

    Fertility

    The ability of soil to support plant growth, often influenced by nutrient content and structure.

  • Fertilization

    Fertilization

    The process in which male and female gametes unite to form a zygote in sexual reproduction.

  • Fertilizer grade

    Fertilizer grade

    A standardized label on fertilizers indicating the percentages of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (N-P-K).

  • Fertilizer injector

    Fertilizer injector

    A device used to deliver diluted fertilizer solutions to plants via irrigation systems.