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121nutrition, human — Introduction process by which substances in food are transformed into body tissues and provide energy for the full range of physical and mental activities that make up human life. The study of human nutrition is interdisciplinary in… …
122Eutrophication — The eutrophication of the Potomac River is evident from its bright green water, caused by a dense bloom of cyanobacteria. Eutrophication (Greek: eutrophia healthy, adequate nutrition, development; German: Eutrophie) or more precisely… …
123Artery — A vessel that carries blood that is high in oxygen content away from the heart to the farthest reaches of the body. Since blood in arteries is usually full of oxygen, the hemoglobin in the red blood cells is oxygenated. The resultant form of… …
124Fertilizer — Tennessee Valley Authority: Results of Fertilizer demonstration 1942 …
125Ecosystem ecology — Figure 1. A riparian forest in the White Mountains, New Hampshire (USA). Ecosystem ecology is the integrated study of biotic and abiotic components of ecosystems and their interactions within an ecosystem framework. This science examines how… …
126agricultural technology — Introduction application of techniques to control the growth and harvesting of animal and vegetable products. Soil preparation Mechanical processing of soil so that it is in the proper physical condition for planting is usually… …
127Lysine — Lysine …
128Mississippi River Watershed Conservation Programs — Mississippi River Watershed Conservation programs for the Mississippi River watershed are designed to protect and preserve the Mississippi River and the surrounding area by implementing practices that decrease the harmful effects on habitats… …
