Botany Dictionary

  • Cytochrome

    Cytochrome

    Electron-transporting proteins in plant cells important for photosynthesis and respiration.

  • Cytology

    Cytology

    The study of plant cell structure, function, and chemistry.

  • Dactyloid

    Dactyloid

    Finger-like in shape or arrangement.

  • Damping off

    Damping off

    A fungal disease that causes seedlings to collapse and die, often due to overwatering.

  • Dasyphyllous

    Dasyphyllous

    Having thickly hairy or woolly leaves.

  • Deadheading

    Deadheading

    The removal of spent flowers to encourage further blooming and prevent seed formation.

  • Dealkalization

    Dealkalization

    The process of reducing soil alkalinity through amendments or leaching.

  • Decayed organic matter

    Decayed organic matter

    Decomposed plant and animal residues in soil that contribute to humus formation.

  • Culm

    Culm

    The hollow or pithy stem of grasses and bamboos, typically jointed.

  • Cultigen

    Cultigen

    A plant species or variety known only in cultivation, without a known wild ancestor.