Category: M
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Mature tissue resistance
Resistance can manifest itself during any stage of host growth and is a product of tissue maturity.
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Major gene resistance
The regulation of resistance by genes is subject to the influence of genes that possess a notable degree of potency. It is important to note that this type of resistance is distinct from oligogenic resistance. When it comes to classifying genes as major or minor determinants, this categorization is highly arbitrary and hinges upon subjective…
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Multiline
A mixture of similar lines grown in fixed proportions with the intention of making it possible to substitute improved lines for less effective ones as the opportunity and need arises.
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Mould
The subject matter pertains to a mycelial microfungus or a conspicuous proliferation of such a fungus. The causative agents of blue and green moulds are Penicillium spp. and grey mould is instigated by Botrytis cinerea. The origin of sooty mould is attributed to one of the Capnodiaceae, although the term has been inaccurately employed for…
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Meristem tip
The meristem dome, along with the initial set of leaf primordia, typically spanning 0-1-0.5 mm in length, is commonly extracted for aseptic cultivation endeavors, with the objective of generating virus-free vegetation. It is occasionally mislabeled as the meristem or vaguely referenced as the shoot tip.
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Median lethal dose (LD 50)
The quantity of a poisonous substance that results in the demise of 50 percent of a substantial populace of organisms belonging to a single species.
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Median latent period (LP 50)
The duration required for 50% of a population of viruliferous vectors to accomplish their period of dormancy.
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Median effective dose
The quantity of a substance that is necessary to produce an intended impact in 50% of the members of a particular species’ population is known as the median effective dose.
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Mass median diameter
The visualization that separates the entire quantity of sprayed substance into two equivalent portions: precisely half of the substance’s overall mass is present in minuscule droplets whose diameter is less than the MMD, and the other half is contained in larger droplets.
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Magnetic field therapy
Magnets have been found to be a potential solution in alleviating the symptoms associated with inflammation, which include pain, swelling, and redness, as well as addressing joint injuries and anxiety.