One of the oldest living tree species in the world, has a long history in traditional Chinese medicine. (National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, 2024. Environmental Health Sciences Glossary https://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/glossary citing National Institutes of Health)
A hydroponic technique used to grow plants. Nutrient film technique delivers a thin film of water or nutrient solution either continuously or through on-off cycles. (FAO Glossary of Biotechnology for Food and Agriculture, 2012)
Diatomite is a siliceous sedimentary rock composed mainly of the fossilised skeletal remains of diatoms, which are single-celled organisms related to algae. Diatomite has a porous structure, which makes it ideal for use as insulation or as a filtering material (its primary use). (Victoria State Government, 2024. Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action. Diatomite https://resources.vic.gov.au/geology-exploration/minerals/industrial-minerals/diatomite)
Sexual dimorphism is the systematic difference in form between individuals of different sex in the same species. (Northern Arizona University. Sexual Dimorphism. https://www2.nau.edu/~gaud/bio300b/sexdi.htm)
This is the analysis of qualities or characteristics in monetary or other numeric terms. (Adapted from IPPC Secretariat. 2021. Glossary of phytosanitary terms. International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures No. 5. Rome. FAO on behalf of the Secretariat of the International Plant Protection Convention.)
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Determination of the amounts of chemical elements or compounds
Gravel, stones, rocks or concrete blocks/slabs used to prevent erosion, scour, or sloughing of a structure or embankment. (Wheaton, F.W. (1977) Aquacultural engineering. New York, N.Y., USA, John Wiley & Sons. 708p.Clark, J.R. (1996) Coastal zone management handbook. New York, Lewis Publ. 694p)
One of the three major groups of endogenous opioid peptides. They are large peptides derived from the pro-opiomelanocortin precursor. The known members of this group are alpha-, beta-, and gamma-endorphin. (MeSH. 2024. Endorphins. https://meshb-prev.nlm.nih.gov/record/ui?ui=D004723)
Any physical or contextual variable that contributes to the likelihood or impact of a disease, event or emergency at the individual or population level. (Adapyted from WHO, OIE and FAO. 2020. Joint Risk Assessment Operational Tool (JRA OT): An Operational Tool of the Tripartite Zoonoses Guide – Taking a Multisectoral, One Health Approach: A Tripartite Guide to Addressing Zoonotic Diseases in Countries. Geneva. https://www.fao.org/documents/card/en/c/CB1520EN)
Girella is a genus of sea chubs mostly native to the Pacific Ocean with a smaller presence in the Atlantic oceans. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Girella)
