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Horticulture key terms unit 4

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aggregation   the clinging together of soil particles to form larger, crumblike particles  
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biochemical   a chemical formed by a living organism  
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capillary water   water held against the force of gravity  
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dormancy   in a resting or non-growing state  
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field capacity   water left after capillary movement stops  
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gravitational water   water that the soil is unable to hold against the force of gravity  
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loam   soil with approximately equal amounts of sand, silt and clay; generally considered the best type of soil for plant growth  
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limestone   a natural rock used to reduce soil acidity  
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medium   a material that is used to start and grow seeds and plants  
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macroelements   major elements of fertilizer: nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium,- NPK  
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microelements   plant nutrients needed in small quantities  
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perlite   a grey-white material of volcanic orgin used to improve aeration of the media  
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photoperiodism   response of plants to different periods of light and darkness in terms of flowering, reproduction cycle, and dormancy  
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peat moss   partially decomposed vegetation that has been preserved underwater  
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slow-release fertilizers   fertilizer that releases plant nutrients over a long period of time  
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soilless mix   contains combinations of perlite, sphagnum moss, peat moss, vermiculite, limestone, tree bark, and slow -release fertilizers  
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sphagnum moss   dehydrated remains of acid bog plants, used in shredded form for starting seeds  
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transpiration   loss of water through the leaves or stems of plants  
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texture triangle   to determine the textural name of a soil  
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tree bark   bark of pine or hardwood trees ground in small pieces  
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vermiculite   a light mineral with neutral pH used to increase the moisture-holding capacity of media  
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