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ABSCISIC ACID:
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A plant growth regulator that can induce dormancy, stomatal closure, growth inhibition and other responses in plants; abbreviated ABA.
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ABSCISSION:
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The separation of an organ (e.g., leaves, flowers, fruits) from its supporting tissue due to the formation of an abscission layer.
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ADVENTITIOUS ROOT:
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Root that develops from the cambium of the stem, as in cuttings.
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AERIAL ROOT:
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Root that develops adventitiously from an above ground portion of a plant.
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AMPELOGRAPHY:
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Identification of grape cultivars based on the vegetative characteristics of the vine.
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ANLAGE:
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Early stage of a primordium that can become either an inflorescence or a tendril; plural is anlagen
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ANTHER:
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The part of the stamen that produces the pollen.
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ANTHESIS:
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The stage in anther development when it ruptures and pollen is released.
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ANTHOCYANIN:
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Phenolic compound (flavinoid pigment) that generates the red to purple color of red grapes and wine.
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APEX:
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The shoot tip or terminal point on the lobe of a leaf; plural is apices.
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