Seed orchard
Seed Orchard
A Seed Orchard (pronunciation: /siːd ˈɔːrtʃərd/) is a specialized plantation of trees, specifically grown for the production of seeds. The primary purpose of a seed orchard is to provide a reliable source of high-quality seeds that are used for reforestation, afforestation, and other forestry practices.
Etymology
The term "Seed Orchard" is derived from the English words "seed", which refers to the mature fertilized ovule of flowering plants from which a new plant can grow, and "orchard", a plantation of trees or plants.
Related Terms
- Forestry: The science and craft of creating, managing, using, conserving, and repairing forests, woodlands, and associated resources for human and environmental benefits.
- Afforestation: The process of establishing a forest, or stand of trees, in an area where there was no forest.
- Reforestation: The natural or intentional restocking of existing forests and woodlands that have been depleted, usually through deforestation.
- Plantation: A large farm or estate, where crops are grown for sale, often in distant markets rather than for local on-site consumption.
- Ovule: The part of the ovary of seed plants that contains the female germ cell and after fertilization becomes the seed.
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External Links
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Seed orchard
- Wikipedia's article - Seed orchard
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