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Established in October 1945 with the objective of eliminating hunger and improving nutrition and standards of living by increasing agricultural productivity, FAO coordinates the efforts of governments and technical agencies in programs for developing agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and land and ...
The final growth phase, during which nutrients have been depleted and cell number decreases.
Industry:Biotechnology
The final stage in the maturation process of a spermatozoon, taking place inside the female genital tract as the sperm penetrates the ovum.
Industry:Biotechnology
The first filial generation in a cross between any two parents; the first generation of descent from a given mating.
Industry:Biotechnology
The flowering period or efflorescence. Anthesis is the time of full bloom, which lasts till fruit set.
Industry:Biotechnology
The fluid portion of the blood of an animal (after coagulation of the blood), containing antibodies
Industry:Biotechnology
The fluid portion of the cytoplasm, i.e., the cytoplasm minus its organelles.
Industry:Biotechnology
The formation of a layer of gas, liquid or solid on the surface of a solid. <i>cf</i> absorption.
Industry:Biotechnology
The formation of ATP from ADP and inorganic phosphate using light energy in photosynthesis.
Industry:Biotechnology
