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Byers, OMM, Lesson 5a
OMM, THE BEGINNING, LESSON 5a
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6th Grade
08/12/2011

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CROSS-POLLINATE
Definition
to transfer pollen from an anther of the flower of one plant to a stigma of the flower of another plant.
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FERTILIZER
Definition
substance composed of a mixture of nutrient substances in proportions necessary for plant growth. Sometimes called "plant food".
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GERMINATION
Definition
the beginning of growth or sprouting of a seed.
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MACRONUTRIENT
Definition
3 most important nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium) of 13 nutrients needed by plants for growth. Needed in large amounts.
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MICRONUTRIENT
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10 of 13 nutrients needed by plants for growth. Needed in small amounts.
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ORGANIC
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related to a living thing (organism)
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SELECTIVE BREEDING
Definition
intentionally generating organisms with desirable traits in an attempt to produce offspring with similar desirable characteristics or with improved traits.
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