Botany Dictionary

  • Axis

    Axis

    The central stem or main support structure of a plant or inflorescence.

  • Azonal soil

    Azonal soil

    Soil lacking well-developed horizons due to recent formation or constant disturbance.

  • Baccate

    Baccate

    Berry-like; fleshy fruit with seeds embedded in pulp (e.g., tomatoes, grapes).

  • Bacciferous

    Bacciferous

    Bearing or producing berries.

  • Backcross

    Backcross

    Crossing a hybrid with one of its parents to reinforce specific traits.

  • Backfill

    Backfill

    Soil replaced around roots after planting or transplanting.

  • Bactericide

    Bactericide

    A substance that kills or inhibits bacteria, used in plant disease control.

  • Asexual

    Asexual

    Reproduction without fertilization or gamete fusion (e.g., via cuttings or runners).

  • Asparagus-kniff

    Asparagus-kniff

    A specialized knife used for cutting asparagus spears below soil level.

  • Aspera

    Aspera

    Rough to the touch due to hairs or surface texture.