A plant genus of the family FABACEAE that is widely used as ground cover and forage and known for the edible beans, VICIA FABA.
Plants whose roots, leaves, seeds, bark, or other constituent parts possess therapeutic, tonic, purgative, curative or other pharmacologic attributes, when administered to man or animals.
Protein or glycoprotein substances of plant origin that bind to sugar moieties in cell walls or membranes. Some carbohydrate-metabolizing proteins (ENZYMES) from PLANTS also bind to carbohydrates, however they are not considered lectins. Many plant lectins change the physiology of the membrane of BLOOD CELLS to cause agglutination, mitosis, or other biochemical changes. They may play a role in plant defense mechanisms.
Proteins that share the common characteristic of binding to carbohydrates. Some ANTIBODIES and carbohydrate-metabolizing proteins (ENZYMES) also bind to carbohydrates, however they are not considered lectins. PLANT LECTINS are carbohydrate-binding proteins that have been primarily identified by their hemagglutinating activity (HEMAGGLUTININS). However, a variety of lectins occur in animal species where they serve diverse array of functions through specific carbohydrate recognition.
A microtubule-disrupting pre-emergence herbicide.
A plant species of the genus VICIA, family FABACEAE. The seed is used for food and contains THIOCYANATES such as prunasin, cyanoalanine, cyanogen, and vicine.
Basic functional unit of plants.
A plant genus in the family FABACEAE known for LATHYRISM poisoning.
A system of universal human blood group isoantigens with many associated subgroups. The M and N traits are codominant and the S and s traits are probably very closely linked alleles, including the U antigen. This system is most frequently used in paternity studies.
A species of gram-negative, aerobic bacteria that is found in soil and which causes formation of root nodules on some, but not all, types of field pea, lentil, kidney bean, and clover.
Multicellular, eukaryotic life forms of kingdom Plantae (sensu lato), comprising the VIRIDIPLANTAE; RHODOPHYTA; and GLAUCOPHYTA; all of which acquired chloroplasts by direct endosymbiosis of CYANOBACTERIA. They are characterized by a mainly photosynthetic mode of nutrition; essentially unlimited growth at localized regions of cell divisions (MERISTEMS); cellulose within cells providing rigidity; the absence of organs of locomotion; absence of nervous and sensory systems; and an alternation of haploid and diploid generations.
A hemoglobin-like oxygen-binding hemeprotein present in the nitrogen-fixing root nodules of leguminous plants. The red pigment has a molecular weight approximately 1/4 that of hemoglobin and has been suggested to act as an oxido-reduction catalyst in symbiotic nitrogen fixation.
A plant genus of the FABACEAE family known for the seeds used as food.
Globulins are a group of simple proteins, found in blood plasma and other bodily fluids, which are insoluble in water but soluble in saline solutions and are involved in various biological functions such as immune response, transport, and enzyme regulation.
Expanded structures, usually green, of vascular plants, characteristically consisting of a bladelike expansion attached to a stem, and functioning as the principal organ of photosynthesis and transpiration. (American Heritage Dictionary, 2d ed)
A thin layer of cells forming the outer integument of seed plants and ferns. (Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2d ed)
The N-acetyl derivative of galactosamine.
A cyanide compound which has been used as a fertilizer, defoliant and in many manufacturing processes. It often occurs as the calcium salt, sometimes also referred to as cyanamide. The citrated calcium salt is used in the treatment of alcoholism.
Proteins which are present in or isolated from vegetables or vegetable products used as food. The concept is distinguished from PLANT PROTEINS which refers to non-dietary proteins from plants.
Proteins found in plants (flowers, herbs, shrubs, trees, etc.). The concept does not include proteins found in vegetables for which VEGETABLE PROTEINS is available.
Closable openings in the epidermis of plants on the underside of leaves. They allow the exchange of gases between the internal tissues of the plant and the outside atmosphere.
The protoplasm and plasma membrane of plant, fungal, bacterial or archaeon cells without the CELL WALL.
The usually underground portions of a plant that serve as support, store food, and through which water and mineral nutrients enter the plant. (From American Heritage Dictionary, 1982; Concise Dictionary of Biology, 1990)
The encapsulated embryos of flowering plants. They are used as is or for animal feed because of the high content of concentrated nutrients like starches, proteins, and fats. Rapeseed, cottonseed, and sunflower seed are also produced for the oils (fats) they yield.
A variable annual leguminous vine (Pisum sativum) that is cultivated for its rounded smooth or wrinkled edible protein-rich seeds, the seed of the pea, and the immature pods with their included seeds. (From Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary, 1973)
The relationship between two different species of organisms that are interdependent; each gains benefits from the other or a relationship between different species where both of the organisms in question benefit from the presence of the other.
A part of the embryo in a seed plant. The number of cotyledons is an important feature in classifying plants. In seeds without an endosperm, they store food which is used in germination. In some plants, they emerge above the soil surface and become the first photosynthetic leaves. (From Concise Dictionary of Biology, 1990)
Plant tissue that carries nutrients, especially sucrose, by turgor pressure. Movement is bidirectional, in contrast to XYLEM where it is only upward. Phloem originates and grows outwards from meristematic cells (MERISTEM) in the vascular cambium. P-proteins, a type of LECTINS, are characteristically found in phloem.
Abscission-accelerating plant growth substance isolated from young cotton fruit, leaves of sycamore, birch, and other plants, and from potatoes, lemons, avocados, and other fruits.
The physiological processes, properties, and states characteristic of plants.
An anti-infective agent most commonly used in the treatment of urinary tract infections. Its anti-infective action derives from the slow release of formaldehyde by hydrolysis at acidic pH. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p173)
Cellulose derivative used in chromatography, as ion-exchange material, and for various industrial applications.

Phosphatidylinositol 3- and 4-phosphate are required for normal stomatal movements. (1/30)

Phosphatidylinositol (PI) metabolism plays a central role in signaling pathways in both animals and higher plants. Stomatal guard cells have been reported to contain PI 3-phosphate (PI3P) and PI 4-phosphate (PI4P), the products of PI 3-kinase (PI3K) and PI 4-kinase (PI4K) activities. In this study, we tested the roles of PI3P and PI4P in stomatal movements. Both wortmannin (WM) and LY294002 inhibited PI3K and PI4K activities in guard cells and promoted stomatal opening induced by white light or the circadian clock. WM and LY294002 also inhibited stomatal closing induced by abscisic acid (ABA). Furthermore, overexpression in guard cells of GFP:EBD (green fluorescent protein:endosome binding domain of human EEA1) or GFP:FAPP1PH (PI-four-P adaptor protein-1 pleckstrin homology domain), which bind to PI3P and PI4P, respectively, increased stomatal apertures under darkness and white light and partially inhibited stomatal closing induced by ABA. The reduction in ABA-induced stomatal closing with reduced levels of PI monophosphate seemed to be attributable, at least in part, to impaired Ca(2+) signaling, because WM and LY294002 inhibited ABA-induced cytosolic Ca(2+) increases in guard cells. These results suggest that PI3P and PI4P play an important role in the modulation of stomatal closing and that reductions in the levels of functional PI3P and PI4P enhance stomatal opening.  (+info)

Continuous measurement of macronutrient ions in the transpiration stream of intact plants using the meadow spittlebug coupled with ion chromatography. (2/30)

A method is described for continuous, nondestructive analysis of xylem-borne mineral nutrients in intact transpiring plants. The method uses the xylem-feeding insect the meadow spittlebug (Philaenus spumarius L. [Homoptera: Cercopidae]). This insect will feed from a wide range of plant species and organs. Insect excreta can be collected at all times of the day and night, and its mineral ion content can be analyzed rapidly, and without purification, by ion chromatography. The excreta will have a mineral content virtually identical to that of xylem sap. Cages suitable for containing the insects and collecting excreta from any desired location on plants in both laboratory and greenhouse are described. Even in the greenhouse, evaporation had only a minor effect on the sample ion content. Example results are presented which illustrate dynamics, over several days, in the xylem concentrations of sodium (Na(+)), potassium (K(+)), NH(4)(+), magnesium (Mg(2+)), calcium (Ca(2+)), chloride (Cl(-)), NO(3)(-), PO(4)(3-), and SO(4)(2-). These data were collected from young plants growing in pots of compost in the laboratory and from fully mature pepper (Capsicum annuum L. cv Bellboy) plants growing in hydroponics (rockwool) in the greenhouse. This method should facilitate studies of macronutrient uptake and transport in a range of plants and environments.  (+info)

Karyotype analysis of four Vicia species using in situ hybridization with repetitive sequences. (3/30)

Mitotic chromosomes of four Vicia species (V. sativa, V. grandiflora, V. pannonica and V. narbonensis) were subjected to in situ hybridization with probes derived from conserved plant repetitive DNA sequences (18S-25S and 5S rDNA, telomeres) and genus-specific satellite repeats (VicTR-A and VicTR-B). Numbers and positions of hybridization signals provided cytogenetic landmarks suitable for unambiguous identification of all chromosomes, and establishment of the karyotypes. The VicTR-A and -B sequences, in particular, produced highly informative banding patterns that alone were sufficient for discrimination of all chromosomes. However, these patterns were not conserved among species and thus could not be employed for identification of homologous chromosomes. This fact, together with observed variations in positions and numbers of rDNA loci, suggests considerable divergence between karyotypes of the species studied.  (+info)

Effect of winter cover crops on soil nitrogen availability, corn yield, and nitrate leaching. (4/30)

Biculture of nonlegumes and legumes could serve as cover crops for increasing main crop yield, while reducing NO3 leaching. This study, conducted from 1994 to 1999, determined the effect of monocultured cereal rye (Secale cereale L.), annual ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum), and hairy vetch (Vicia villosa), and bicultured rye/vetch and ryegrass/vetch on N availability in soil, corn (Zea mays L.) yield, and NO3-N leaching in a silt loam soil. The field had been in corn and cover crop rotation since 1987. In addition to the cover crop treatments, there were four N fertilizer rates (0, 67, 134, and 201 kg N ha(-1), referred to as N0, N1, N2, and N3, respectively) applied to corn. The experiment was a randomized split-block design with three replications for each treatment. Lysimeters were installed in 1987 at 0.75 m below the soil surface for leachate collection for the N 0, N 2, and N 3 treatments. The result showed that vetch monoculture had the most influence on soil N availability and corn yield, followed by the bicultures. Rye or ryegrass monoculture had either no effect or an adverse effect on corn yield and soil N availability. Leachate NO3-N concentration was highest where vetch cover crop was planted regardless of N rates, which suggests that N mineralization of vetch N continued well into the fall and winter. Leachate NO3-N concentration increased with increasing N fertilizer rates and exceeded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's drinking water standard of 10 mg N l(-1) even at recommended N rate for corn in this region (coastal Pacific Northwest). In comparisons of the average NO3-N concentration during the period of high N leaching, monocultured rye and ryegrass or bicultured rye/vetch and ryegrass/vetch very effectively decreased N leaching in 1998 with dry fall weather. The amount of N available for leaching (determined based on the presidedress nitrate test, the amount of N fertilizer applied, and N uptake) correlated well with average NO3-N during the high N leaching period for vetch cover crop treatment and for the control without the cover crops. The correlation, however, failed for other cover crops largely because of variable effectiveness of the cover crops in reducing NO3 leaching during the 5 years of this study. Further research is needed to determine if relay cover crops planted into standing summer crops is a more appropriate approach than fall seeding in this region to gain sufficient growth of the cover crop by fall. Testing with other main crops that have earlier harvest dates than corn is also needed to further validate the effectiveness of the bicultures to increase soil N availability while protecting the water quality.  (+info)

Response of purely symbiotic and NO3-fed nodulated plants of Lupinus luteus and Vicia atropurpurea to ultraviolet-B radiation. (5/30)

The effects of elevated UV-B radiation on growth, symbiotic function and concentration of metabolites were assessed in purely symbiotic and NO3-fed nodulated plants of Lupinus luteus and Vicia atropurpurea grown outdoors either on tables under supplemental UV-B radiation or in chambers covered with different types of plexi-glass to attenuate solar ultraviolet radiation. Moderately and highly elevated UV-B exposures simulating 15% and 25% ozone depletion as well as sub- ambient UV-B did not alter organ growth, plant total dry matter and N content per plant in both L. luteus and V. atropurpurea. In contrast, elevated UV-B increased (P <0.05) flavonoid and anthocyanin concentrations in roots and leaves of L. luteus, but not of V. atropurpurea. Feeding nodulated plants of L. luteus under elevated UV-B radiation with 2 mM NO3 increased (P <0.05) nodule, leaf and total dry matter, and whole plant N content. With V. atropurpurea, NO3 reduced (P <0.05) nodule activity, root %N and concentrations of flavonoids, anthocyanins in roots and leaves and soluble sugars in roots, in contrast to an observed increase (P <0.05) in nodule dry matter per plant. Similarly, supplying 2 mM NO3 to L. luteus plants exposed to sub-ambient UV-B radiation significantly reduced individual organ growth, plant total biomass, nodule dry matter, nodule %N, and whole plant N content, as well as root concentrations of flavonoids, anthocyanins, soluble sugars, and starch of L. luteus, but not V. atropurpurea plants. These results show no adverse effect of elevated UV-B radiation on growth and symbiotic function of L. luteus and V. atropurpurea plants. However, NO3 supply promoted growth in L. luteus plants exposed to the highly elevated UV-B radiation.  (+info)

Allelopathy in the natural and agricultural ecosystems and isolation of potent allelochemicals from Velvet bean (Mucuna pruriens) and Hairy vetch (Vicia villosa). (6/30)

We have studied on allelopathy of plants and developed methods to identify the effective substances in root exudates, leaf leacheate, and volatile chemicals emitted from plants. We found traditional cover plants that show allelopathic activity are useful for weed control. It could eliminate the use of synthetic chemicals for this purpose. Allelopathy is a natural power of plants to protect themselves by producing natural organic chemicals. Some endemic plants in Asia, already known by farmers in the region, as either cover crops used in intercropping, hedgerow, or agroforestry, were found to possess strong allelopathic abilities. Our group identified several allelochemicals from these plants. These allelopathic cover crops, mostly leguminous plants, provide protein rich food, and grow easily without artificial fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides and fungicides. In this regards, these allelopathic cover crops could save food shortage in rural area, and are useful for environmental conservation. Screenings of allelopathic plants by specific bioassays and field tests have been conducted. Hairy vetch (Vicia villosa) and Velvet bean (Mucuna pruriens) are two promising species for the practical application of allelopathy. An amino acid, L-DOPA, unusual in plants, plays an important role as allelochemical in Velvet bean (Mucuna pruriens). Hairy vetch is the most promising cover plant for the weed control in orchard, vegetable and rice production and even for landscape amendment in abandoned field in Japan. We have isolated "cyanamide", a well known nitrogen fertilizer, from Hairy vetch. This is the first finding of naturally produced cyanamide in the world.  (+info)

Polyvalency of Tn (GalNAcalpha1-->Ser/Thr) glycotope as a critical factor for Vicia villosa B4 and glycoprotein interactions. (7/30)

Vicia villosa B(4) (VVL-B(4)) is an important lectin for detecting exposed Tn (GalNAcalpha1-Ser/Thr) determinants on cancer cells. In order to elucidate the binding factors involved in VVL-B(4) and glycotope interaction, the binding properties of this lectin were analyzed by enzyme-linked lectinosorbent and inhibition assays. From the results, it is concluded that the most critical factor affecting VVL-B(4) binding is polyvalency at the alpha anomer of Gal with -NH CH(3)CO at carbon-2 (Tn epitope), which enhances the reactivity by 3.3x10(5) times over monovalent Gal. The reactivities of glycotopes can be ranked as follows: high density Tn cluster >>Tn glycopeptides (MW<3.0x10(3) >> monomeric Tn to tri- Tn glycopeptides >>> other GalNAcalpha/beta-related structural units>Gal and Galalpha- or beta-linked ligands, demonstrating the essential role of the polyvalency of Tn glycotopes in the enhancement of the binding.  (+info)

Combining thermal and visible imagery for estimating canopy temperature and identifying plant stress. (8/30)

Thermal imaging is a potential tool for estimating plant temperature, which can be used as an indicator of stomatal closure and water deficit stress. In this study, a new method for processing and analysing thermal images was developed. By using remote sensing software, the information from thermal and visible images was combined, the images were classified to identify leaf area and sunlit and shaded parts of the canopy, and the temperature statistics for specific canopy components were calculated. The method was applied to data from a greenhouse water-stress experiment of Vicia faba L. and to field data for Vitis vinifera L. Vaseline-covered and water-sprayed plants were used as dry and wet references, respectively, and two thermal indices, based on temperature differences between the canopy and reference surfaces, were calculated for single Vicia faba plants. The thermal indices were compared with measured stomatal conductance. The temperature distributions of sunlit and shaded leaf area of Vitis vinifera canopies from natural rainfall and irrigation treatments were compared. The present method provides two major improvements compared with earlier methods for calculating thermal indices. First, it allows more accurate estimation of the indices, which are consequently more closely related to stomatal conductance. Second, it gives more accurate estimates of the temperature distribution of the shaded and sunlit parts of canopy, and, unlike the earlier methods, makes it possible to quantify the relationship between temperature variation and stomatal conductance.  (+info)

"Vicia" is a genus of plants, commonly known as vetch or faba beans. It's not a medical term, but rather a term used in botany to describe a group of leguminous plants that are part of the Fabaceae family. Some species of Vicia have been used in traditional medicine for various purposes, such as treating skin conditions and respiratory issues. However, I am an assistant and do not have real-time access to databases or medical resources, so please consult a reliable medical source for more detailed and accurate information.

Medicinal plants are defined as those plants that contain naturally occurring chemical compounds which can be used for therapeutic purposes, either directly or indirectly. These plants have been used for centuries in various traditional systems of medicine, such as Ayurveda, Chinese medicine, and Native American medicine, to prevent or treat various health conditions.

Medicinal plants contain a wide variety of bioactive compounds, including alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, terpenes, and saponins, among others. These compounds have been found to possess various pharmacological properties, such as anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anticancer activities.

Medicinal plants can be used in various forms, including whole plant material, extracts, essential oils, and isolated compounds. They can be administered through different routes, such as oral, topical, or respiratory, depending on the desired therapeutic effect.

It is important to note that while medicinal plants have been used safely and effectively for centuries, they should be used with caution and under the guidance of a healthcare professional. Some medicinal plants can interact with prescription medications or have adverse effects if used inappropriately.

Plant lectins are proteins or glycoproteins that are abundantly found in various plant parts such as seeds, leaves, stems, and roots. They have the ability to bind specifically to carbohydrate structures present on cell membranes, known as glycoconjugates. This binding property of lectins is reversible and non-catalytic, meaning it does not involve any enzymatic activity.

Lectins play several roles in plants, including defense against predators, pathogens, and herbivores. They can agglutinate red blood cells, stimulate the immune system, and have been implicated in various biological processes such as cell growth, differentiation, and apoptosis (programmed cell death). Some lectins also exhibit mitogenic activity, which means they can stimulate the proliferation of certain types of cells.

In the medical field, plant lectins have gained attention due to their potential therapeutic applications. For instance, some lectins have been shown to possess anti-cancer properties and are being investigated as potential cancer treatments. However, it is important to note that some lectins can be toxic or allergenic to humans and animals, so they must be used with caution.

Lectins are a type of proteins that bind specifically to carbohydrates and have been found in various plant and animal sources. They play important roles in biological recognition events, such as cell-cell adhesion, and can also be involved in the immune response. Some lectins can agglutinate certain types of cells or precipitate glycoproteins, while others may have a more direct effect on cellular processes. In some cases, lectins from plants can cause adverse effects in humans if ingested, such as digestive discomfort or allergic reactions.

Trifluralin is a selective, pre-emergence herbicide that is primarily used to control annual grasses and broadleaf weeds in various crops such as corn, soybeans, vegetables, fruits, and ornamentals. It works by inhibiting the germination of weed seeds and preventing their growth by disrupting the cell division process. Trifluralin is a dinitroaniline compound and its chemical formula is C12H16F3N3O4.

In a medical context, trifluralin may be relevant in cases of accidental or intentional ingestion, inhalation, or skin contact, which can result in toxicity or other adverse health effects. Symptoms of trifluralin exposure may include irritation of the eyes, skin, and respiratory tract, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, headache, dizziness, tremors, and seizures. Chronic exposure to trifluralin has been linked to reproductive and developmental toxicity in animals, but its effects on human health are not well-studied.

It is important for healthcare professionals to be aware of the potential health hazards associated with trifluralin exposure and to take appropriate measures to protect themselves and their patients. This may include using personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling trifluralin, providing proper ventilation in areas where it is used or stored, and seeking medical attention promptly in cases of suspected exposure.

"Vicia sativa" is the scientific name for a type of plant commonly known as "Spring Vetch" or "Garden Vetch." It belongs to the legume family (Fabaceae) and is native to Europe, western Asia, and northwest Africa. The plant can grow up to 1 meter tall and has pinnate leaves with 8-14 oval leaflets. Its pea-like flowers are typically pink or purple.

While "Vicia sativa" has been used in traditional medicine for various purposes, such as treating skin conditions and respiratory issues, it is not commonly recognized as a medical term or treatment in modern Western medicine. As with any plant or herbal remedy, it's essential to consult a healthcare professional before using it for medicinal purposes, especially if you have pre-existing health conditions or are taking medications.

A plant cell is defined as a type of eukaryotic cell that makes up the structural basis of plants and other forms of multicellular plant-like organisms, such as algae and mosses. These cells are typically characterized by their rigid cell walls, which provide support and protection, and their large vacuoles, which store nutrients and help maintain turgor pressure within the cell.

Plant cells also contain chloroplasts, organelles that carry out photosynthesis and give plants their green color. Other distinctive features of plant cells include a large central vacuole, a complex system of membranes called the endoplasmic reticulum, and numerous mitochondria, which provide energy to the cell through cellular respiration.

Plant cells are genetically distinct from animal cells, and they have unique structures and functions that allow them to carry out photosynthesis, grow and divide, and respond to their environment. Understanding the structure and function of plant cells is essential for understanding how plants grow, develop, and interact with their surroundings.

"Lathyrus" is a genus of plants, also known as "peavines" or "sweet peas." While not a medical term itself, certain species of Lathyrus contain a toxin called beta-N-oxalyl-L-alpha,beta-diaminopropionic acid (ODAP) that can cause a neurological disorder known as lathyrism if consumed in large quantities. This condition is characterized by the degeneration of nerve cells and can lead to muscle spasticity and paralysis. However, it's important to note that this is not a common occurrence and typically only happens under conditions of severe malnutrition or famine when these plants are used as a primary food source.

The MNSs blood group system is one of the human blood group systems, which is a classification of blood types based on the presence or absence of specific antigens on the surface of red blood cells (RBCs). This system is named after the first two letters of the surnames of the discoverers, Landsteiner and Levine, and the "s" stands for "slight."

The MNSs system includes three main antigens: M, N, and S. The M and N antigens are found on nearly all individuals, except for those who are genetically predisposed to lack both M and N antigens (M+N- or M-N-). These individuals have the "null" phenotype, also known as the "Ms" phenotype.

The S antigen is present in about 80% of people, while the s antigen is found in approximately 20% of people. The presence or absence of these antigens determines an individual's MNSs blood type. There are eight main MNSs blood types: M, N, MN, MS, NS, M+m, N+s, and M+N+S+s+.

The clinical significance of the MNSs system is relatively low compared to other blood group systems like ABO and Rh. However, it can still play a role in transfusion medicine, as antibodies against MNSs antigens may cause hemolytic transfusion reactions or hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN) in rare cases. Therefore, it is essential to consider the MNSs blood group when performing pretransfusion testing and during pregnancy to ensure compatible blood products and prevent complications.

'Rhizobium leguminosarum' is a species of bacteria that can form nitrogen-fixing nodules on the roots of certain leguminous plants, such as clover, peas, and beans. These bacteria have the ability to convert atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia, a form of nitrogen that plants can use for growth. This process, known as biological nitrogen fixation, benefits both the bacteria and the host plant, as the plant provides carbon sources to the bacteria, while the bacteria provide fixed nitrogen to the plant. The formation of this symbiotic relationship is facilitated by a molecular signaling process between the bacterium and the plant.

It's important to note that 'Rhizobium leguminosarum' is not a medical term per se, but rather a term used in microbiology, botany, and agriculture.

I apologize for any confusion, but "plants" is not a term that has a medical definition. The term "plants" refers to a large and diverse group of organisms that obtain their energy through photosynthesis, which is the process of converting sunlight into chemical energy. Plants are typically characterized by having cells with cell walls containing cellulose, chloroplasts containing the pigment chlorophyll, and the ability to synthesize their own food through photosynthesis.

In a medical or biological context, you might be thinking of "plant-based" or "phytomedicine," which refer to the use of plants or plant extracts as a form of medicine or treatment. Phytomedicines have been used for thousands of years in many traditional systems of medicine, and some plant-derived compounds have been found to have therapeutic benefits in modern medicine as well. However, "plants" itself does not have a medical definition.

Leghemoglobin is a type of protein known as a hemeprotein, found in the root nodules of leguminous plants (plants belonging to the family Fabaceae or Leguminosae). These root nodules are formed through a symbiotic relationship with nitrogen-fixing bacteria called Rhizobia.

The primary function of leghemoglobin is to facilitate the process of nitrogen fixation by maintaining an optimal oxygen concentration within the root nodule cells, where the Rhizobia reside. By binding and releasing oxygen reversibly, leghemoglobin protects the nitrogen-fixing enzyme, nitrogenase, from being inactivated by excess oxygen. This ensures that the Rhizobia can effectively convert atmospheric nitrogen gas (N2) into ammonia (NH3), which is then utilized by the plant for its growth and development.

In summary, leghemoglobin is a crucial protein in the process of biological nitrogen fixation, allowing leguminous plants to grow without the need for added nitrogen fertilizers.

I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Lens Plant" is not a term commonly used in medicine. It seems that you might be referring to a type of plant that is known by that name in some contexts. The Len's Plant, also known as *Lenophyllum consanguineum*, is a species of flowering plant in the family Crassulaceae, which is native to Texas and Mexico. It is a small, low-growing succulent with fleshy leaves that forms mats or cushions.

If you were asking about a medical condition related to the eye's lens, there are various conditions that can affect the lens of the eye, such as cataracts (clouding of the lens), presbyopia (age-related loss of near vision due to hardening of the lens), or astigmatism (irregular curvature of the lens). If you have any concerns about your eyes or vision, I would recommend consulting with an eye care professional.

Globulins are a type of protein found in blood plasma, which is the clear, yellowish fluid that circulates throughout the body inside blood vessels. They are one of the three main types of proteins in blood plasma, along with albumin and fibrinogen. Globulins play important roles in the immune system, helping to defend the body against infection and disease.

Globulins can be further divided into several subcategories based on their size, electrical charge, and other properties. Some of the major types of globulins include:

* Alpha-1 globulins
* Alpha-2 globulins
* Beta globulins
* Gamma globulins

Gamma globulins are also known as immunoglobulins or antibodies, which are proteins produced by the immune system to help fight off infections and diseases. There are five main classes of immunoglobulins: IgA, IgD, IgE, IgG, and IgM. Each class of immunoglobulin has a different function in the body's defense mechanisms.

Abnormal levels of globulins can be indicative of various medical conditions, such as liver disease, kidney disease, or autoimmune disorders. Therefore, measuring the levels of different types of globulins in the blood is often used as a diagnostic tool to help identify and monitor these conditions.

I believe there may be a slight misunderstanding in your question. "Plant leaves" are not a medical term, but rather a general biological term referring to a specific organ found in plants.

Leaves are organs that are typically flat and broad, and they are the primary site of photosynthesis in most plants. They are usually green due to the presence of chlorophyll, which is essential for capturing sunlight and converting it into chemical energy through photosynthesis.

While leaves do not have a direct medical definition, understanding their structure and function can be important in various medical fields, such as pharmacognosy (the study of medicinal plants) or environmental health. For example, certain plant leaves may contain bioactive compounds that have therapeutic potential, while others may produce allergens or toxins that can impact human health.

I apologize for the confusion, but "Plant Epidermis" is not a medical term. Instead, it is a term used in botany to describe the outermost layer of cells in plant tissues. The epidermis serves as a protective barrier for the plant, regulating gas exchange and water loss through stomata, and producing cutin, a waxy substance that helps prevent water loss.

In summary, "Plant Epidermis" is a term related to plant biology and not medicine.

Acetylgalactosamine (also known as N-acetyl-D-galactosamine or GalNAc) is a type of sugar molecule called a hexosamine that is commonly found in glycoproteins and proteoglycans, which are complex carbohydrates that are attached to proteins and lipids. It plays an important role in various biological processes, including cell-cell recognition, signal transduction, and protein folding.

In the context of medical research and biochemistry, Acetylgalactosamine is often used as a building block for synthesizing glycoconjugates, which are molecules that consist of a carbohydrate attached to a protein or lipid. These molecules play important roles in many biological processes, including cell-cell recognition, signaling, and immune response.

Acetylgalactosamine is also used as a target for enzymes called glycosyltransferases, which add sugar molecules to proteins and lipids. In particular, Acetylgalactosamine is the acceptor substrate for a class of glycosyltransferases known as galactosyltransferases, which add galactose molecules to Acetylgalactosamine-containing structures.

Defects in the metabolism of Acetylgalactosamine have been linked to various genetic disorders, including Schindler disease and Kanzaki disease, which are characterized by neurological symptoms and abnormal accumulation of glycoproteins in various tissues.

Cyanamide is a chemical compound with the formula NH2CN. It is a colorless, crystalline solid that is highly soluble in water and has an ammonia-like odor. Cyanamide is used as a reagent in organic synthesis and as a fertilizer.

In a medical context, cyanamide may be used as a drug to treat certain conditions. For example, it has been used as a muscle relaxant and to reduce muscle spasms in people with multiple sclerosis. It is also being studied as a potential treatment for alcohol dependence, as it may help to reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms.

It is important to note that cyanamide can be toxic in high doses, and it should only be used under the supervision of a healthcare professional.

Vegetable proteins, also known as plant-based proteins, are nitrogenous organic compounds derived from plants. These proteins are composed of amino acid chains that are essential for the growth, repair, and maintenance of body tissues. Vegetable proteins can be found in a wide variety of plant sources such as legumes (e.g., beans, lentils, peas), grains (e.g., rice, wheat, corn), nuts, seeds, and vegetables.

It is important to note that while vegetable proteins are often considered "incomplete" because they may lack one or more of the essential amino acids found in animal-based proteins, consuming a variety of plant-based protein sources throughout the day can provide all the necessary amino acids for a healthy diet. Vegetarian and vegan diets that are well-planned can meet protein needs without the use of animal products.

"Plant proteins" refer to the proteins that are derived from plant sources. These can include proteins from legumes such as beans, lentils, and peas, as well as proteins from grains like wheat, rice, and corn. Other sources of plant proteins include nuts, seeds, and vegetables.

Plant proteins are made up of individual amino acids, which are the building blocks of protein. While animal-based proteins typically contain all of the essential amino acids that the body needs to function properly, many plant-based proteins may be lacking in one or more of these essential amino acids. However, by consuming a variety of plant-based foods throughout the day, it is possible to get all of the essential amino acids that the body needs from plant sources alone.

Plant proteins are often lower in calories and saturated fat than animal proteins, making them a popular choice for those following a vegetarian or vegan diet, as well as those looking to maintain a healthy weight or reduce their risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease and cancer. Additionally, plant proteins have been shown to have a number of health benefits, including improving gut health, reducing inflammation, and supporting muscle growth and repair.

Stomata are microscopic pores found in the epidermis of plant leaves, stems, and other organs. They are essential for gas exchange between the plant and the atmosphere, allowing the uptake of carbon dioxide for photosynthesis and the release of oxygen. Plant stomata consist of two guard cells that surround and regulate the size of the pore. The opening and closing of the stomatal pore are influenced by environmental factors such as light, humidity, and temperature, as well as internal signals within the plant.

A protoplast is not a term that is typically used in medical definitions, but rather it is a term commonly used in cell biology and botany. A protoplast refers to a plant or bacterial cell that has had its cell wall removed, leaving only the plasma membrane and the cytoplasmic contents, including organelles such as mitochondria, chloroplasts, ribosomes, and other cellular structures.

Protoplasts can be created through enzymatic or mechanical means to isolate the intracellular components for various research purposes, such as studying membrane transport, gene transfer, or cell fusion. In some cases, protoplasts may be used in medical research, particularly in areas related to plant pathology and genetic engineering of plants for medical applications.

A plant root is not a medical term per se, but it is a term from botany, which is the study of plants. However, I can certainly provide a definition for you.

Plant roots are the underground organs of a plant that typically grow downward into the soil. They serve several important functions, including:

1. Anchorage: Roots help to stabilize the plant and keep it upright in the ground.
2. Absorption: Roots absorb water and nutrients from the soil, which are essential for the plant's growth and development.
3. Conduction: Roots conduct water and nutrients up to the above-ground parts of the plant, such as the stem and leaves.
4. Vegetative reproduction: Some plants can reproduce vegetatively through their roots, producing new plants from root fragments or specialized structures called rhizomes or tubers.

Roots are composed of several different tissues, including the epidermis, cortex, endodermis, and vascular tissue. The epidermis is the outermost layer of the root, which secretes a waxy substance called suberin that helps to prevent water loss. The cortex is the middle layer of the root, which contains cells that store carbohydrates and other nutrients. The endodermis is a thin layer of cells that surrounds the vascular tissue and regulates the movement of water and solutes into and out of the root. The vascular tissue consists of xylem and phloem, which transport water and nutrients throughout the plant.

In medical terms, "seeds" are often referred to as a small amount of a substance, such as a radioactive material or drug, that is inserted into a tissue or placed inside a capsule for the purpose of treating a medical condition. This can include procedures like brachytherapy, where seeds containing radioactive materials are used in the treatment of cancer to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. Similarly, in some forms of drug delivery, seeds containing medication can be used to gradually release the drug into the body over an extended period of time.

It's important to note that "seeds" have different meanings and applications depending on the medical context. In other cases, "seeds" may simply refer to small particles or structures found in the body, such as those present in the eye's retina.

I'm sorry for any confusion, but "peas" is not a term typically used in medical definitions. Peas are a type of legume that is commonly consumed as a vegetable. They are rich in nutrients such as protein, fiber, vitamin C, and vitamin K. If you have any questions about the health benefits or potential risks of consuming peas, I would be happy to try to help with that.

In the context of medicine and biology, symbiosis is a type of close and long-term biological interaction between two different biological organisms. Generally, one organism, called the symbiont, lives inside or on another organism, called the host. This interaction can be mutually beneficial (mutualistic), harmful to the host organism (parasitic), or have no effect on either organism (commensal).

Examples of mutualistic symbiotic relationships in humans include the bacteria that live in our gut and help us digest food, as well as the algae that live inside corals and provide them with nutrients. Parasitic symbioses, on the other hand, involve organisms like viruses or parasitic worms that live inside a host and cause harm to it.

It's worth noting that while the term "symbiosis" is often used in popular culture to refer to any close relationship between two organisms, in scientific contexts it has a more specific meaning related to long-term biological interactions.

A cotyledon is a seed leaf in plants, which is part of the embryo within the seed. Cotyledons are often referred to as "seed leaves" because they are the first leaves to emerge from the seed during germination and provide nutrients to the developing plant until it can produce its own food through photosynthesis.

In some plants, such as monocotyledons, there is only one cotyledon, while in other plants, such as dicotyledons, there are two cotyledons. The number of cotyledons is a characteristic that is used to classify different types of plants.

Cotyledons serve important functions during the early stages of plant growth, including providing energy and nutrients to the developing plant, protecting the embryo, and helping to anchor the seed in the soil. Once the plant has established its root system and begun to produce true leaves through photosynthesis, the cotyledons may wither or fall off, depending on the species.

Phloem is the living tissue in vascular plants that transports organic nutrients, particularly sucrose, a sugar, from leaves, where they are produced in photosynthesis, to other parts of the plant such as roots and stems. It also transports amino acids and other substances. Phloem is one of the two types of vascular tissue, the other being xylem; both are found in the vascular bundles of stems and roots. The term "phloem" comes from the Greek word for bark, as it often lies beneath the bark in trees and shrubs.

Abscisic acid (ABA) is a plant hormone that plays a crucial role in the regulation of various physiological processes, including seed dormancy, bud dormancy, leaf senescence, and response to abiotic stresses such as drought, salinity, and cold temperatures. It is a sesquiterpene compound that is synthesized in plants primarily in response to environmental stimuli that trigger the onset of stress responses.

ABA functions by regulating gene expression, cell growth and development, and stomatal closure, which helps prevent water loss from plants under drought conditions. It also plays a role in the regulation of plant metabolism and the activation of defense mechanisms against pathogens and other environmental stressors. Overall, abscisic acid is an essential hormone that enables plants to adapt to changing environmental conditions and optimize their growth and development.

I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Plant Physiological Phenomena" is not a standard medical term. It falls more within the domain of botany, which is a branch of biology focused on the study of plants.

However, I can provide a general explanation: Plant physiological phenomena refer to the functional processes and activities that occur within plants. This includes various aspects such as photosynthesis (the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy to fuel their growth), respiration, plant nutrition (the uptake and assimilation of nutrients from the soil), water relations (how plants absorb, transport, and use water), plant hormone functions, and many other processes.

If you have a term that is used in a medical context which you would like defined, I'd be happy to help with that!

Methenamine is a medication that is used as a urinary antiseptic. It's a chemical compound that, when ingested and enters the urine, releases formaldehyde, which helps to kill bacteria in the urinary tract. Methenamine is often combined with other medications, such as sodium phosphate or hydroxyzine, to make it more effective.

It's important to note that methenamine is not typically used as a first-line treatment for urinary tract infections (UTIs) and is usually reserved for preventing recurrent UTIs in people who are prone to them. Additionally, methenamine should be taken in adequate amounts and under the guidance of a healthcare professional, as excessive formaldehyde release can cause adverse effects.

DEAE-cellulose is a type of ion exchange chromatography material that is commonly used in biochemistry and molecular biology research. DEAE stands for diethylaminoethyl, which is a positively charged functional group that is covalently attached to cellulose, a negatively charged polysaccharide.

The positive charges on the DEAE-cellulose bind to negatively charged molecules such as DNA, RNA, and proteins, allowing for their separation and purification based on differences in charge and binding affinity. The bound molecules can then be eluted or washed off the column using a buffer with increasing ionic strength or changing pH, which weakens the interaction between the DEAE-cellulose and the target molecule.

DEAE-cellulose is a versatile and widely used chromatography material that has been instrumental in many scientific discoveries and advances in molecular biology.

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... is a species of flowering plant belonging to the family Fabaceae. Its native range is Hungary to Western Siberia ... "Vicia biennis L. , Plants of the World Online , Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 14 February 2021. (Articles ... with short description, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles with 'species' microformats, Vicia). ...
... , called ervil or bitter vetch, is an ancient legume crop of the Mediterranean region. Besides the English names, ... 273-288 Enneking & Francis (1997) "Development of Vicia ervilia as a grain crop for Southern Australia" Daniel Zohary, Maria ... vicia), citing the letters of Augustus where the emperor wrote that he regained his health from a diet of bitter vetch (N.H. ...
... is endemic to the mountains of Mount-Lebanon. "Vicia rechingeri Chrtkova - The Plant List". www.theplantlist. ... Vicia canescens is a species of legume in the vetch genus that is endemic to Lebanon. An attractive and sturdy perennial plant ... "ITIS Standard Report Page: Vicia canescens". www.itis.gov. Retrieved 2018-12-04. v t e (Articles with short description, Short ... description matches Wikidata, Articles with 'species' microformats, Vicia, Endemic flora of Lebanon, Plants described in 1791, ...
... (common name Carolina vetch, or Carolina wood vetch), is a plant found in North America. The Cherokee use ... "Plants Profile for Vicia caroliniana (Carolina vetch)". plants.usda.gov. Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey 1975 Cherokee ... Vicia, Flora of the Northeastern United States, Flora of the Southeastern United States, Flora of the North-Central United ...
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It is the namesake of the Vicia narbonensis species complex. "Vicia narbonensis L." Plants of the World Online. Board of ... Vicia narbonensis, called Narbon bean, Narbon vetch, Narbonne vetch and moor's pea, is a widely distributed species of ... Royo, Marina Arias; Tate, Max; Enneking, Dirk (July 2006). "Narbon bean (Vicia narbonensis L.) farmer's dream or devil's bean ... Heuzé, V.; Tran, G.; Lebas, F. (21 October 2015). "Narbon vetch (Vicia narbonensis)". Feedipedia - Animal Feed Resources ...
... is a species of herb in the family Fabaceae. It is native to the Andes from Venezuela to northern Argentina. ... VANNI, RICARDO O.; KURTZ, DITMAR B. (2005). "Nueva variedad y presiciones taxonómicas para el género Vicia (Leguminosae) en el ... Vicia, Flora of Argentina, Flora of Peru, Flora of Venezuela, All stub articles, Fabeae stubs). ...
... , the Palestine vetch, is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to the eastern ... "Vicia palaestina Boiss". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 6 February 2022. Lev, Efraim; Kislev ... Vicia, Flora of Greece, Flora of the East Aegean Islands, Flora of Turkey, Flora of Cyprus, Flora of Lebanon, Flora of Syria, ...
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... , commonly known as pygmyflower vetch or smallflower vetch, is a species of plant in the legume family. It is ... USDA, NRCS (n.d.). "Vicia minutiflora". The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov). Greensboro, North Carolina: National Plant Data ... Vicia, Flora of the Eastern United States, All stub articles, Fabeae stubs). ...
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onobrychioides "Vicia onobrychioides L." Plants of the World Online. Kew Science. Retrieved 2023-06-08. "Vicia onobrychioides L ... The species contains the following subspecies: Vicia onobrychioides subsp. alborosea Dobignard Vicia onobrychioides subsp. ... Vicia onobrychioides, commonly known as the Saffoin vetch, is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. The species ... Vicia, Plants described in 1753, All stub articles, Fabaceae stubs). ...
... is an annual plant growing up to 60 cm (24 in) tall. The leaflets are 10 to 20 mm (0.39 to 0.79 in) and are ... Vicia tetrasperma (syn. Ervum tetraspermum) the smooth tare, smooth vetch, lentil vetch or sparrow vetch, is a species of ... Wikimedia Commons has media related to Vicia tetrasperma. Grassy places, local. Clive Stace, New Flora of the British Isles, ... ISBN 0 521 04656 4 Jepson Manual Treatment USDA Plants Profile "Vicia tetrasperma". Germplasm Resources Information Network. ...
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Uromyces viciae-fabae var. viciae-fabae[edit]. Faba bean rust is a fungal pathogen commonly affecting broad bean plants at ... Vicia faba, commonly known as the broad bean, fava bean, or faba bean, is a species of vetch, a flowering plant in the pea and ... Horse bean, Vicia faba var. equina Pers., is a variety recognized as an accepted name.[1] This legume is very common in ... Vicia faba is a stiffly erect, annual plant 0.5 to 1.8 metres (1 ft 8 in to 5 ft 11 in) tall, with two to four stems that are ...
Genus: Vicia. Subgenus: V. subg. Vicia Sectio: V. sect. Faba Species: Vicia faba ... Vicia faba, Bogstad manor, Oslo, Norway. Vicia faba. Taxonavigation[Bewerke]. Taxonavigation: Fabales ... Vicia faba in Kew Science Plants of the World Online. The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Published on the ... USDA, ARS, Germplasm Resources Information Network. Vicia faba in the Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN), U.S. ...
Vicia boissieri Heldr. & Sart. ex Boiss.. Vicia elegantissima Rouy. Vicia glabrescens A.Kern.. Vicia godronii A.W.Hill. Vicia ... Vicia villosa var. varia (Host) Corb.. Vicia vulcanica A.Huett. Homonyms. Vicia villosa Brot.. Vicia villosa Roth. Common names ... Vicia varia subsp. villosa (Roth) H.J.Coste. Vicia villosa f. hamata Holmb.. Vicia villosa subsp. varia Ten.. Vicia villosa var ... Vicia species Vicia villosa Name. Synonyms. Cracca elegantissima (Shuttlew.) Cadevall & Sallent. Cracca villosa (Roth) Gren. & ...
Vicia tridentata is a PERENNIAL. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. ... Vicia heptajuga. Perennial. 0.0. - LMH. SN. M. 1. 0. Vicia hirsuta. Hairy Tare, Tiny vetch. Annual. 0.5. 4-9 LMH. SN. M. 2. 0. ... Vicia japonica. Perennial. 1.5. - LMH. SN. M. 1. 0. Vicia monantha. Hard Vetch, Barn vetch. Annual. 0.0. 0-0 LMH. SN. M. 2. 0. ... Vicia noeana. Annual. 0.6. - LMH. SN. M. 1. 0. Vicia pisiformis. Pea Vetch, Pale-flower vetch. Perennial. 1.8. 0-0 LMH. SN. M. ...
Vicia villosa (Roth), is a cover crop that does not exhibit a typical domestication syndrome. Pod dehiscence reduces seed yield ... Vicia villosa (Roth), is a cover crop that does not exhibit a typical domestication syndrome. Pod dehiscence reduces seed yield ... Pod Dehiscence in Hairy Vetch (Vicia villosa Roth). Lisa Kissing Kucek1 Heathcliffe Riday1* Bryce P. Rufener1 Allen N. Burke2 ... Hairy vetch, Vicia villosa (Roth), is an outcrossing diploid legume (2n = 14; Chooi, 1971; Yeater et al., 2004). Commonly used ...
Vicia americana is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in) by 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy ... Vicia heptajuga. Perennial. 0.0. - LMH. SN. M. 1. 0. Vicia hirsuta. Hairy Tare, Tiny vetch. Annual. 0.5. 4-9 LMH. SN. M. 2. 0. ... Vicia japonica. Perennial. 1.5. - LMH. SN. M. 1. 0. Vicia monantha. Hard Vetch, Barn vetch. Annual. 0.0. 0-0 LMH. SN. M. 2. 0. ... Vicia noeana. Annual. 0.6. - LMH. SN. M. 1. 0. Vicia pisiformis. Pea Vetch, Pale-flower vetch. Perennial. 1.8. 0-0 LMH. SN. M. ...
Plant profile of Vicia faba Express on gardenersworld.com ... Is Vicia Express. poisonous?. Vicia Express. has no toxic ... Broad beans, Vicia faba, are easy to grow, bearing an early crop of delicious, tender beans suitable for using in the first of ... Grow Vicia faba Express in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Pinch out growing tips in spring to deter blackfly, and ... Vicia faba Express is one of the fastest maturing broad beans. It can produce up to 34 good pods of delicious beans per plant ...
View all photos in CalPhotos of Vicia americana *Check Google Images for Vicia americana ... Vicia americana Photographer: John Doyen. ID: 0000 0000 0819 0178 (2019-08-03). Copyright © 2019 John Doyen. ... The photographers identification Vicia americana has not been reviewed. Click here to review or comment on the identification. ...
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Vicia equina Steud. is a synonym of Vicia faba var. equina Pers. This name is a synonym of Vicia faba var. equina Pers. . ...
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BASIONYM: Vicia caroliniana Walter 1788.. Vicia hugeri Vicia hugeri Small, Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 24: 490. 1897.. TYPE: ALABAMA ... Vicia parviflora Vicia parviflora Michaux, Fl. Bor.-Amer. 2: 69. 1803, non Cavanilles 1801.. ...
Vicia cracca, species information page. Also known as - Cow vetch, Blue vetch ... FBCP do not advise or recommend that Tufted Vetch - Vicia cracca is eaten or used as an herbal remedy. Despite being a member ... Tufted Vetch - Vicia cracca. Family - Fabaceae. Also known as - Cow vetch, Blue vetch ...
Ficha original de Vicia hirsuta (L.) Gray, con propiedad y copyright de la web www.hoseito.com. ... Vicia hirsuta (L.) Gray, Nat. Arr. Brit. Pl. 2: 614 (1821) ... Etimología del Género: Vicia=del latín vicia,-ae; denominación ... de la veza o arbeja (Vicia sativa L.).. Etimología de la Especie: hirsuta=del latín hirsutus,-a,-um; erizado, hirsuto, cubierto ...
Nodulation, Symbiosis, Biological nitrogen fixation (BNF), Rhizobia, Rhizobium leguminosarum biovar viciae (Rlv), Hairy vetch. ... Abstract: Compatible rhizobia strains are essential for nodulationand biological nitrogen fixation (BNF) of hairy vetch(Vicia ... Cropping History Affects Nodulation And Symbiotic Efficiency Of Distinct Hairy Vetch (Vicia Villosa Roth.) Genotypes With ... Cropping History Affects Nodulation And Symbiotic Efficiency Of Distinct Hairy Vetch (Vicia Villosa Roth.) Genotypes With ...
Improvement of seed yield in vicia faba by using experimental mutagenesis ii. comparison of gamma radiation and ethyl ... Vicia faba major - Breeding for protein content in Vicia faba L.: F2 analysis of a Vicia faba minor • Vicia faba major cross ... canalisi della F2 di un incrocio tra Vicia faba minor e Vicia faba major - Amélioration de Vicia faba L. pour la teneur en ... Bedford, J.S. 1964: A comparison of the acute and protracted gamma-radiation on the growth of seedlings of Vicia faba I ...
The National Vegetation Survey (NVS) Databank is a physical archive and electronic databank containing records of over 94,000 vegetation survey plots - including data from over 19,000 permanent plots. NVS maintains a standard set of species code abbreviations that correspond to standard scientific plant names from the Ngä Tipu o Aotearoa - New Zealand Plants database. ...
... vicia sativa) from Wildflowers UK - prices start from 2.95 ... Common Vetch -vicia sativa - grows best within dry grassland ...
Merlinius viciae Saltukoglu, 1973. Accessed at: https://www.nemys.ugent.be/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=1426972 on 2023-09-22 ...
Vicia cracca f. etiamalba B.Boivin. First published in Naturaliste Canad. 87: 49 (1960) ...
CYTOLOGICAL STUDIES ON THE ANTIMETABOLITE ACTION OF 2,6-DIAMINOPURINE IN VICIA FABA ROOTS George Setterfield, George ... STRANDEDNESS OF VICIA FABA CHROMOSOMES AS REVEALED BY ENZYME DIGESTION STUDIES Structure and Mode of Formation of the Nucleolus ... George Setterfield, Robert E. Duncan; CYTOLOGICAL STUDIES ON THE ANTIMETABOLITE ACTION OF 2,6-DIAMINOPURINE IN VICIA FABA ROOTS ... A Cytological Analysis of the Antimetabolite Activity of 5-Hydroxyuracil in Vicia faba Roots ...
General information about Vicia sativa (VICSA)
Species Detail - Common Vetch (Vicia sativa subsp. segetalis) - Species information displayed is based on the dataset BSBI ... National Biodiversity Data Centre, Ireland, Common Vetch (Vicia sativa subsp. segetalis), image, accessed 07 December 2023, , ... National Biodiversity Data Centre, Ireland, Common Vetch (Vicia sativa subsp. segetalis), image, accessed 07 December 2023, , ... Vicia sativa subsp. segetalis) (BSBI tetrad data for Ireland) height=auto width=auto/, ...
  • Vicia faba , commonly known as the broad bean , fava bean , or faba bean , is a species of vetch , a flowering plant in the pea and bean family Fabaceae . (wikipedia.org)
  • Horse bean , Vicia faba var. (wikipedia.org)
  • Vicia faba is a stiffly erect, annual plant 0.5 to 1.8 metres (1 ft 8 in to 5 ft 11 in) tall, with two to four stems that are square in cross-section . (wikipedia.org)
  • Primitive and modern forms of Vicia faba. (wikimedia.org)
  • 1991). Chemotaxonomic relationship among species of Vicia section Faba. (wikimedia.org)
  • 2010). Diversity maintenance and use of Vicia faba L. genetic resources. (wikimedia.org)
  • 2020. Vicia faba in Kew Science Plants of the World Online . (wikimedia.org)
  • Vicia faba in the Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN) , U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service. (wikimedia.org)
  • Broad beans, Vicia faba , are easy to grow, bearing an early crop of delicious, tender beans suitable for using in the first of the summer salads. (gardenersworld.com)
  • Vicia faba 'Express' is one of the fastest maturing broad beans. (gardenersworld.com)
  • Grow Vicia faba 'Express' in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. (gardenersworld.com)
  • Improvement of seed yield in vicia faba by using experimental mutagenesis ii. (eurekamag.com)
  • Manfredini) Vicia faba cultivar. (eurekamag.com)
  • At a concentration of 9.6 x 10 -5 M , 2,6-diaminopurine (DAP) completely inhibited cell enlargement, cell division, and DNA synthesis (determined by microphotometric measurement of Feulgen dye) in Vicia faba roots. (rupress.org)
  • The (non-LTR) LINE and Ty3-gypsy-type LTR retrotransposon populations of three Vicia species that differ in genome size (Vicia faba, Vicia melanops and Vicia sativa) have been characterised. (dundee.ac.uk)
  • broad beans (vicia faba var. (worldbank.org)
  • major) and horse beans (vicia faba var. (worldbank.org)
  • Nor did Markus Guggenheim, a Swiss biochemist, who isolated levodopa in 1913 from the seeds of a broad bean, Vicia faba . (medscape.com)
  • In this laboratory study, we raised two groups of first instar nymphs belonging to two clones of the pea aphid Acyrthosiphon pisum, on fava beans Vicia faba. (bvsalud.org)
  • Vicia is a genus of over 240 species of flowering plants that are part of the legume family (Fabaceae), and which are commonly known as vetches. (wikipedia.org)
  • In the December 2014 article, entitled " Overview of Vicia (Fabaceae) of Mexico ", Billie L. Turner provides an excellent overview of the vetches of Mexico, and by extension - in many cases - New Mexico. (blackrange.org)
  • Vicia villosa, hairy vetch or fodder vetch (Vicia villosa) is an annual herbaceous vine in the legume family Fabaceae, native to Europe, Central Asia and Iran. (flower-db.com)
  • The lentils are included in genus Vicia, and were formerly classified in genus Lens. (wikipedia.org)
  • Few published studies have evaluated PD in the genus Vicia . (frontiersin.org)
  • These data show that the three retrotransposon groups have proliferated to different extents in members of the Vicia genus and high proliferation has been associated with homogenisation of the retrotransposon population. (dundee.ac.uk)
  • Vicia cracca, species information page. (brickfieldspark.org)
  • Species Detail - Common Vetch (Vicia sativa subsp. (biodiversityireland.ie)
  • img src='https://maps.biodiversityireland.ie/Species/TerrestrialDistributionMapWebSize/39303?datasetId=9' alt='Common Vetch (Vicia sativa subsp. (biodiversityireland.ie)
  • Retrotransposon populations of Vicia species with varying genome size. (dundee.ac.uk)
  • Collectively, 20-45% of the genomes of these three Vicia species are comprised of retrotransposons. (dundee.ac.uk)
  • FBCP do not advise or recommend that Tufted Vetch - Vicia cracca is eaten or used as an herbal remedy. (brickfieldspark.org)
  • Cited as Vicia cracca. (kew.org)
  • Hairy vetch, Vicia villosa (Roth), is a cover crop that does not exhibit a typical domestication syndrome. (frontiersin.org)
  • Cropping History Affects Nodulation And Symbiotic Efficiency Of Distinct Hairy Vetch (Vicia Villosa Roth. (uncg.edu)
  • Compatible rhizobia strains are essential for nodulationand biological nitrogen fixation (BNF) of hairy vetch(Vicia villosa Roth, HV). (uncg.edu)
  • COMMON VETCH seeds (vicia sativa) from Wildflowers UK. (wildflowersuk.com)
  • Common Vetch -vicia sativa - grows best within dry grassland and along hedgerows. (wildflowersuk.com)
  • Botanical Society of the British Isles, BSBI tetrad data for Ireland, National Biodiversity Data Centre, Ireland, Common Vetch (Vicia sativa subsp. (biodiversityireland.ie)
  • Synonyms Vetch, Vicia angustifolia subsp. (biodiversityireland.ie)
  • Citation Botanical Society of the British Isles, BSBI tetrad data for Ireland, National Biodiversity Data Centre, Ireland, Common Vetch (Vicia sativa subsp. (biodiversityireland.ie)
  • National Biodiversity Data Centre, Ireland, Common Vetch (Vicia sativa subsp. (biodiversityireland.ie)
  • On the 25th of August 2014, we found a patch of Sweetclover Vetch (aka Sweet Vetch), Vicia pulchella, along the Black Range Crest Trail between NM-152 and Sawyers Peak. (blackrange.org)
  • Vicia americana - Muhl. (pfaf.org)
  • Vicia americana is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in) by 1 m (3ft 3in). (pfaf.org)
  • The photographer's identification Vicia americana has not been reviewed. (berkeley.edu)
  • the legume, Vicia villocea and the grass, Bromus inermis . (uky.edu)
  • 2020. Vicia sativa in Kew Science Plants of the World Online . (wikimedia.org)
  • Some plant essences work better than others as a spray such as Apple blossom , Calendula , Cut Leaf Evening Primrose, French Lavender , Subalpine Arnica , Vicia , Utah Aster , Wild Rose , and Yellow Blanket Flower . (vitavisweb.com)
  • What I'd suggest is that, in keeping with standard taxonomical usage elsewhere in Vicipaedia, there be an article Vicia that deals with the genus, and an article Vicia sativa that deals with this species. (wikipedia.org)
  • The latter article might begin " Vicia sativa, antique vicia, est. (wikipedia.org)
  • Vicia sativa seeds, content: Approx. (magicgardenseeds.com)
  • Faba bean ( Vicia faba L) seeds are an important source of plant protein for humans and animals. (scirp.org)
  • Faba bean (Vicia faba L) is one of the most important food and feed legume crops which provide a source of high protein for humans and animals, and it contributes to increased soil fertility through biological nitrogen fixation. (scirp.org)
  • Components of resistance to the faba bean rust ( Uromyces viciae-fabae ) were studied at the histological level in seedlings and adult plants of nine faba bean ( Vicia faba ) lines differing in their level of resistance. (apsnet.org)
  • British Library EThOS: Effects of irrigation and plant density on growth and yield of faba bean (Vicia Faba L. (bl.uk)
  • The present study was carried out to characterize and assess possible changes that might take place in the electrophoretic protein patterns involved in the N 2 -fixing root nodules of Vicia faba L.(faba bean) in response to lead (Pb) toxicity. (scialert.net)
  • Here, it was found that the green manures of Vicia villosa (leguminous) and Brassica juncea (non-leguminous) have different fungal structures, despite the soil originally being the same. (mdpi.com)
  • Constant consumption of broad bean ( Vicia faba L.) induces intestinal inflammation and reduces growth rate in grass carp ( Ctenopharyngodon idellus C. et V). However, the mechanisms underlying these effects are unclear. (frontiersin.org)
  • Grass carp ( Ctenopharyngodon idellus C. et V) fed broad bean ( Vicia faba L., grass carp fed broad bean, GCBB) has become a popular food in China owing to its more pleasing texture compared to grass carp fed a conventional diet. (frontiersin.org)
  • Howard and Pele,' for example, attacked the sroblem by growing roots of the English broad bean, Vicia faba, in the Tes- ence of radioactive orthophosphate. (nih.gov)
  • Cy5, when bound to Vicia ervilia Lectin (VEA), can show the binding pattern of this lectin in cellular imaging and flow cytometry. (anawa.ch)
  • Vicia hirsuta - (L.)Gray. (pfaf.org)
  • Vicia hirsuta is a ANNUAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). (pfaf.org)
  • Vicia" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) . (uams.edu)
  • In this study, based on high-throughput sequencing, rhizosphere soil microbial diversity, and yield and quality of rhizome and root of Notopterygium incisum cultivated alone(control, CK) and intercropped with Vicia faba(QH) were analyzed, which is expected to lay a basis for optimization of the cultivation mode and ecological production of N. incisum. (nih.gov)
  • Take Root's owners jumped at the opportunity to add Bar Les Freres to their stable of restaurants, which includes Vicia and Winslow's Table . (saucemagazine.com)
  • Patrick Fallwell is leaving his post at Vicia to become head chef at Bar Les Freres, and he'll be working up new menu items featuring top-quality ingredients, including chilled seafood, salads, charcuterie and cheese. (saucemagazine.com)
  • This graph shows the total number of publications written about "Vicia" by people in UAMS Profiles by year, and whether "Vicia" was a major or minor topic of these publications. (uams.edu)
  • Additional keywords: hypersensitive resistance, rust, Vicia faba . (apsnet.org)