A blue whale unit (BWU) was a unit of measurement used in the regulation of whaling. It was originally used by a cartel of whaling companies in the Antarctic Ocean in the 1930s. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Whale_Unit)
A season is a period of the year that is distinguished by special climate conditions or by particular activities, often determined by natural cycles or regulations. (Adapted from National Geographic Society. nd. Season. https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/season/)
An oily substance produced by certain glands in the skin. (National Cancer Institute, 2024. Dictionary of Cancer Terms https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms/def/sebum)
Procyanidins are members of the proanthocyanidin (or condensed tannins) class of flavonoids. They are oligomeric compounds, formed from catechin and epicatechin molecules. (Wikipedia. 2025. Procyanidin https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Procyanidin)
Goal 4. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all (SDGs) (UN. 2025. https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/)
Allium artvinense is a species of flowering plant in the genus Allium, which includes onions, garlic, leeks, and chives. Endemic plant native to the Artvin province of Turkey. (Eminagaoglu, Ozgur & Beğen, Hayal & Salioğlu, Şevval & Acikgoz Harsit, Canan. (2023). ARTVİN’İN BİTKİSEL BİYOÇEŞİTLİLİĞİ.)
Sechium edule (Jacq.) Swartz (chayote), an herbaceous perennial climbing plant that belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family, is cultivated in tropical and subtropical areas around the world. All parts of S. edule plant can be consumed, including fruits, young leaves, shoots, and tuberous roots, and they primarily used for culinary purposes owing to their rich nutrients. (Pu YT, Luo Q, Wen LH, Li YR, Meng PH, Wang XJ, Tan GF. Origin, Evolution, Breeding, and Omics of Chayote, an Important Cucurbitaceae Vegetable Crop. Front Plant Sci. 2021 Sep 24;12:739091. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2021.739091. PMID: 34630492; PMCID: PMC8497889.)
In macroeconomics, the secondary sector of the economy is an economic sector in the three-sector theory that describes the role of manufacturing. It encompasses industries that produce a finished, usable product or are involved in construction. (Wikepedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secondary_sector_of_the_economy Accessed 22 May 2023)
Secretion is a fundamental cellular process involving the regulated release of intracellular products from cells. Physiological functions such as neurotransmission, or the release of hormones and digestive enzymes, are all governed by cell secretion. (Jena BP. Secretion machinery at the cell plasma membrane. Curr Opin Struct Biol. 2007 Aug;17(4):437-43. doi: 10.1016/j.sbi.2007.07.002. Epub 2007 Aug 30. PMID: 17764925; PMCID: PMC2075359.)
