| phytogeography | The geographical distribution of plants. Origin: Phyto- + geography. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| phytographical | Of or pertaining to phytography. Origin: Cf. F. Phytographique. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| phytography | The science of describing plants in a systematic manner; also, a description of plants. Origin: Phyto-: cf. F. Phytographie. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| phytohaemagglutinin | <protein> Sometimes used as synonym for lectins in general, but more usually refers to lectin from seeds of the red kidney bean Phaseolus vulgaris. Binds to oligosaccharide containing N acetyl galactosyl residues. Binds to both B and T lymphocytes, but acts as a mitogen only for T-cells. (18 Nov 1997) |
| phytohemagglutinin | A phytomitogen from plants that agglutinates red blood cells. The term is commonly used specifically for the lectin obtained from the red kidney bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) which is also a mitogen that stimulates T lymphocytes more vigorously than B lymphocytes. Synonym: phytolectin. (05 Mar 2000) |
| phytohemagglutinins | Mucoproteins isolated from the kidney bean (phaseolus vulgaris); some of them are mitogenic to lymphocytes, others agglutinate all or certain types of erythrocytes or lymphocytes. They are used mainly in the study of immune mechanisms and in cell culture. (12 Dec 1998) |
| phytohormone | <plant biology> Substances that, at low concentration, influence plant growth and differentiation. Formerly referred to as plant hormones or phytohormones, these terms are now suspect because some aspects of the hormone concept, notably action at a distance from the site of synthesis, do not necessarily apply in plants. Also called plant growth regulators. The major classes are absicisic acid, auxin, cytokinin, ethylene and gibberellin, others include steroid and phenol derivatives. (31 Dec 1997) |
| phytoid | Resembling a plant; plantlike. Origin: Phyto-. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| phytol | Long chain fatty alcohol (C20) forming part of chlorophyll, attached to the protoporphyrin ring by an ester linkage. (18 Nov 1997) |
| phytolacca | <botany> A genus of herbaceous plants, some of them having berries which abound in intensely red juice; poke, or pokeweed. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Plant + It. Lacca lac. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| phytolectin | A phytomitogen from plants that agglutinates red blood cells. The term is commonly used specifically for the lectin obtained from the red kidney bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) which is also a mitogen that stimulates T lymphocytes more vigorously than B lymphocytes. Synonym: phytolectin. (05 Mar 2000) |
| phytolite | An old name for a fossil plant. Origin: Phyto-: cf. F. Phytolithe. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| phytolithologist | One versed in phytolithology; a paleobotanist. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| phytolithology | <study> The branch of science which treats of fossil plants; usually called paleobotany, sometimes paleophytology. Origin: Phyto- + lithology. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| phytological | Of or pertaining to phytology; botanical. Origin: Cf. F. Phytologique. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| phytotoxin |
plant toxin: any substance produced by plants that is similar in its properties to extracellular bacterial toxin
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| phytochemical |
Phytochemicals are sometimes referred to as phytonutrients and these terms are often used interchangeably. Most broadly defined, they could be said to be any chemical or nutrient derived from a plant source. However, in common usage they have a more limited definition. They are usually used to refer to compounds found in plants which are not required for normal functioning of the body but which nonetheless have a beneficial effect on health or an active role in the amelioration of disease. ...
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| phytonutrient |
Phytochemicals are sometimes referred to as phytonutrients and these terms are often used interchangeably. Most broadly defined, they could be said to be any chemical or nutrient derived from a plant source. However, in common usage they have a more limited definition. They are usually used to refer to compounds found in plants which are not required for normal functioning of the body but which nonetheless have a beneficial effect on health or an active role in the amelioration of disease. ...
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| phytoplankton |
Minute, free-floating aquatic plants .
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| phytochemical |
A chemical found in plants. Many phytochemicals are thought to reduce a person's risk of getting cancer.
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| phyto | (of animals) feeding on plants |
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| phyto | destructive parasitic fungi causing brown rot in plants |
| phyto | causes brown rot gummosis in citrus fruits |
| phyto | fungus causing late blight in solanaceous plants especially tomatoes and potatoes |
| phyto | photosynthetic or plant constituent of plankton |
| phyto | the use of plants or plant extracts for medicinal purposes (especially plants that are not part of the normal diet) |
| phyto | any substance produced by plants that is similar in its properties to extracellular bacterial toxin |