Gonads of fish or invertebrates marketed in various ways and usually referred to by individual species, e.g. cod roe, salmon roe, etc. (Fagetti, E., Privett, D.W., Sears & J.R.L. (comps.) and Hudson, J. (rev.) (2000) Aquatic sciences and fisheries thesaurus. Descriptors used in the Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries Information System. Rome, FAO, ASFIS Reference Series, ( 6, Rev.2): 335p.;)
A rollover protection structure or rollover protection system is a system or structure intended to protect equipment operators and motorists from injuries caused by vehicle overturns or rollovers. A rollover protection structure involves mechanical components attached to the frame of the vehicle that maintain a clearance zone large enough to protect the operator's body in the event of rollover. (Wikipedia. 2025. Rollover protection structure.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rollover_protection_structure)
Monilinia fructigena is a plant pathogen causing a fruit rot of apples, pears, plums, peaches and cherries. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monilinia_fructigena)
A roof is the top covering of a building, including all materials and constructions necessary to support it on the walls of the building or on uprights, providing protection against rain, snow, sunlight, extremes of temperature, and wind. (Wikipedia, 2024. Roof. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roof)
Any type of reproduction not involved in the union of gametes and mitosis. (British Society for Plant Pathology, 2022. Glossary, Asexual reproduction. https://www.bspp.org.uk/glossary/asexual-reproduction/)
Roots hairs are cylindrical extensions of root epidermal cells that are important for acquisition of nutrients, microbe interactions, and plant anchorage. (Grierson C, Nielsen E, Ketelaarc T, Schiefelbein J. Root hairs. Arabidopsis Book. 2014 Jun 25;12:e0172. doi: 10.1199/tab.0172. PMID: 24982600; PMCID: PMC4075452.)
Root pressure is the transverse osmotic pressure within the cells of a root system that causes sap to rise through a plant stem to the leaves. (Wikipedia, 2024. Root pressure. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Root_pressure)
The pruning back of roots (similar to the pruning back of branches). This has the ability to affect tree stability so it is advisable to seek professional advice prior to attempting root pruning. (Arboricultural Association, 2023. A brief guide to tree work terminology and definitions https://www.trees.org.uk/Help-Advice/Public/A-brief-guide-to-tree-work-terminology-and-definit)
Root and tuber vegetables are starchy foods derived from the enlarged solid roots, tubers, corms or rhizomes, mostly subterranean, of various species of plants. The entire vegetable may be consumed. (FAO & WHO. 1993. Portion of Commodities to which Maximum Residue Limits Apply and which is Analyzed. CAC/GL 41-1993)
Note
Not all root vegetables are vegetables in the botanical sense, for example potatoes.
Karya: one of the domestic sheep breeds raised for dual purpose (milk and lamb) in Turkey. (https://www.researchgate.net/publication/299341428_DOMESTIC_ANIMAL_GENETIC_RESOURCES_IN_TURKEY_English_version_of_Turkiye_Evcil_Hayvan_Genetik_Kaynaklari)
