Lab Notes: Horticulture Archives - Laboratory Notes https://www.laboratorynotes.com/category/lab-notes-horticulture/ Tue, 02 Sep 2025 10:27:42 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 Phyllotaxy https://www.laboratorynotes.com/phyllotaxy/ https://www.laboratorynotes.com/phyllotaxy/#respond Fri, 29 Aug 2025 00:20:28 +0000 https://www.laboratorynotes.com/?p=24301 Phyllotaxy refers to the study of how leaves are arranged on the stems and branches of plants.  This arrangement plays...

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]]> https://www.laboratorynotes.com/anatomy-of-leaf/feed/ 0 Leaf https://www.laboratorynotes.com/leaf/ https://www.laboratorynotes.com/leaf/#respond Fri, 25 Jul 2025 21:59:17 +0000 https://www.laboratorynotes.com/?p=22217 A leaf is one of the most vital organs of a plant, primarily responsible for the process of photosynthesis, where...

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]]> https://www.laboratorynotes.com/leaf/feed/ 0 Neoxanthin https://www.laboratorynotes.com/neoxanthin/ https://www.laboratorynotes.com/neoxanthin/#respond Mon, 23 Jun 2025 15:23:23 +0000 https://www.laboratorynotes.com/?p=20378 Neoxanthin is a naturally occurring carotenoid pigment that belongs to the xanthophyll subclass of carotenoids, which are oxygenated derivatives of...

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]]> https://www.laboratorynotes.com/neoxanthin/feed/ 0 Violaxanthin https://www.laboratorynotes.com/violaxanthin/ https://www.laboratorynotes.com/violaxanthin/#respond Mon, 23 Jun 2025 15:21:04 +0000 https://www.laboratorynotes.com/?p=20376 Violaxanthin is a naturally occurring carotenoid pigment belonging to the xanthophyll class of carotenoids, which are oxygen-containing derivatives of carotenes....

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]]> https://www.laboratorynotes.com/violaxanthin/feed/ 0 β-Cryptoxanthin https://www.laboratorynotes.com/%ce%b2-cryptoxanthin/ https://www.laboratorynotes.com/%ce%b2-cryptoxanthin/#respond Mon, 23 Jun 2025 15:10:26 +0000 https://www.laboratorynotes.com/?p=20374 β-Cryptoxanthin is a naturally occurring carotenoid pigment belonging to the xanthophyll subclass of carotenoids, which are oxygenated derivatives of carotenes....

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]]> https://www.laboratorynotes.com/%ce%b2-cryptoxanthin/feed/ 0 Zeaxanthin https://www.laboratorynotes.com/zeaxanthin/ https://www.laboratorynotes.com/zeaxanthin/#respond Mon, 23 Jun 2025 15:07:58 +0000 https://www.laboratorynotes.com/?p=20372 Zeaxanthin is a naturally occurring dietary carotenoid belonging to the xanthophyll subclass. It is a yellow-orange pigment found abundantly in...

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]]> https://www.laboratorynotes.com/zeaxanthin/feed/ 0 Astaxanthin https://www.laboratorynotes.com/astaxanthin/ https://www.laboratorynotes.com/astaxanthin/#respond Mon, 23 Jun 2025 14:57:04 +0000 https://www.laboratorynotes.com/?p=20361 Astaxanthin is a powerful carotenoid pigment belonging to the xanthophyll family, known for its distinctive red-pink color and exceptional antioxidant...

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]]> https://www.laboratorynotes.com/astaxanthin/feed/ 0 Canthaxanthin https://www.laboratorynotes.com/canthaxanthin/ https://www.laboratorynotes.com/canthaxanthin/#respond Mon, 23 Jun 2025 14:54:38 +0000 https://www.laboratorynotes.com/?p=20359 Canthaxanthin is a carotenoid pigment that belongs to the xanthophyll family, naturally occurring in green algae, bacteria, crustaceans, and some...

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]]> https://www.laboratorynotes.com/canthaxanthin/feed/ 0 Fucoxanthin https://www.laboratorynotes.com/fucoxanthin/ https://www.laboratorynotes.com/fucoxanthin/#respond Mon, 23 Jun 2025 14:30:34 +0000 https://www.laboratorynotes.com/?p=20357 Fucoxanthin is a carotenoid pigment found primarily in brown algae (seaweed), diatoms, and other marine organisms. It belongs to the...

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]]> https://www.laboratorynotes.com/fucoxanthin/feed/ 0 Chlorophyll https://www.laboratorynotes.com/chlorophyll/ https://www.laboratorynotes.com/chlorophyll/#respond Mon, 23 Jun 2025 13:50:25 +0000 https://www.laboratorynotes.com/?p=20351 Chlorophyll is a green pigment found in plants, algae, and some bacteria that plays a crucial role in photosynthesis. It’s...

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]]> https://www.laboratorynotes.com/chlorophyll/feed/ 0 Lutein https://www.laboratorynotes.com/lutein/ https://www.laboratorynotes.com/lutein/#respond Mon, 23 Jun 2025 09:30:18 +0000 https://www.laboratorynotes.com/?p=20330 Lutein is a xanthophyll carotenoid, a naturally occurring pigment synthesized by plants, algae, and some microorganisms, renowned for its vibrant...

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]]> https://www.laboratorynotes.com/lutein/feed/ 0 Xanthophyll https://www.laboratorynotes.com/xanthophyll/ https://www.laboratorynotes.com/xanthophyll/#respond Mon, 23 Jun 2025 09:25:21 +0000 https://www.laboratorynotes.com/?p=20327 Xanthophylls are a class of oxygen-containing carotenoids, naturally occurring pigments synthesized by plants, algae, and some microorganisms, responsible for the...

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]]> https://www.laboratorynotes.com/xanthophyll/feed/ 0 β-Carotene https://www.laboratorynotes.com/%ce%b2-carotene/ https://www.laboratorynotes.com/%ce%b2-carotene/#respond Mon, 23 Jun 2025 09:14:19 +0000 https://www.laboratorynotes.com/?p=20325 β-Carotene (beta-carotene) is a prominent carotenoid, a class of naturally occurring pigments synthesized by plants, algae, and some microorganisms, known...

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]]> https://www.laboratorynotes.com/%ce%b2-carotene/feed/ 0 Tomatine https://www.laboratorynotes.com/tomatine/ https://www.laboratorynotes.com/tomatine/#respond Mon, 23 Jun 2025 00:17:23 +0000 https://www.laboratorynotes.com/?p=20319 Tomatine is a naturally occurring glycoalkaloid found primarily in the Solanaceae family, particularly in tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum).  It is a...

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]]> https://www.laboratorynotes.com/tomatine/feed/ 0 Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO) in Agriculture https://www.laboratorynotes.com/dimethyl-sulfoxide-dmso-in-agriculture/ https://www.laboratorynotes.com/dimethyl-sulfoxide-dmso-in-agriculture/#respond Tue, 17 Jun 2025 21:55:53 +0000 https://www.laboratorynotes.com/?p=20156 Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) has garnered attention in agriculture due to its unique chemical and biological properties that can support plant...

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]]> https://www.laboratorynotes.com/dimethyl-sulfoxide-dmso-in-agriculture/feed/ 0 Are Sprouting Potatoes Safe to Eat? https://www.laboratorynotes.com/are-sprouting-potatoes-safe-to-eat/ https://www.laboratorynotes.com/are-sprouting-potatoes-safe-to-eat/#respond Wed, 21 May 2025 22:00:56 +0000 https://www.laboratorynotes.com/?p=19429 Eating sprouting potatoes can be risky and is generally not recommended due to the presence of solanine, a toxic compound....

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]]> https://www.laboratorynotes.com/are-sprouting-potatoes-safe-to-eat/feed/ 0 Fungicide https://www.laboratorynotes.com/fungicide/ https://www.laboratorynotes.com/fungicide/#respond Tue, 13 May 2025 21:53:05 +0000 https://www.laboratorynotes.com/?p=19071 Fungicides are a class of chemical or biological agents specifically designed to inhibit the growth or kill fungi, including pathogenic...

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