P. carpini (Rabenh.) Fuss, Archiv des Vereins für Siebenbürgische Landeskunde, Neue Folge 14(2): 463 (1878) (Kabaktepe, Sanli & Heluta, Vasyl & Akata, Ilgaz. (2015). Checklist of Powdery mildews (Erysiphales) in Turkey. Biological Diversity and Conservation. 8. 128-146. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/288833678_Checklist_of_Powdery_mildews_Erysiphales_in_Turkey)
Alphacoronaviruses (Alpha-CoV) are members of the first of the four genera (Alpha-, Beta-, Gamma-, and Delta-) of coronaviruses. They are positive-sense, single-stranded RNA viruses that infect mammals, including humans. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alphacoronavirus)
A city block is the smallest group of buildings that is surrounded by streets, not counting any type of thoroughfare within the area of a building or comparable structure. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_block)
A surgical mask is a loose-fitting, disposable device that creates a physical barrier between the mouth and nose of the wearer and potential contaminants in the immediate environment. (https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/personal-protective-equipment-infection-control/n95-respirators-and-surgical-masks-face-masks#s2)
Nearshore bars are meso-scale sedimentary features formed in the nearshore and intertidal zone of shoaling and breaking waves. (Davidson-Arnott, Robin. (2013). Nearshore Bars. Treatise on Geomorphology. 10. 130-148. 10.1016/B978-0-12-374739-6.00277-3. )
The runoff into surface waters of herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, and the nitrate and phosphate components of fertilizers and animal wastes from agricultural land and operations. (Scientific-Information Center ICWC, Republic of Uzbekistan. 2026. Glossary “Water Management”. https://www.cawater-info.net/bk/glossary/water_management/en/index.htm)
The study of the flow of gases (especially air) and the forces that affect objects in motion; specifically, the interaction of moving objects with the atmosphere. (https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/4648)
Use for expulsion of the embryo or fetus before it is viable outside of the uterus without deliberate interference from humans; for intentional abortion USE induced abortion (https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/1782)
Agrostology, sometimes graminology, is the scientific study of the grasses (the family Poaceae, or Gramineae). (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agrostology)
Land degradation in arid, semi-arid, and dry subhumid areas resulting from various factors, including climatic variations and human activities. (FAOLEX. 2025. Glossary https://www.fao.org/faolex/)
Dry, barren and often sandy regions with sparse vegetation. Such regions receive less than 10 inches (250mm) of sporadic rainfall annually. They are typically characterized by extremely hot daytime temperatures and have plant types adapted to low moisture conditions. (FAO, 2024. FAOTERM. Desert. https://www.fao.org/faoterm/en/)
Dried, shredded flesh of coconut processed for human consumption. It retains most of the oil and proteins of the fresh nut and is mainly used in confectionery and baking. (Draft Definition and Classification of Commodities, FAO 1996 (W2979).)
Feed for livestock, usually pigs or poultry, formulated as pellets or meal without any addition of water. (RAMIRAN Glossary of terms on livestock and manure management 2011)
