micronutrient

micronutrient
An essential element normally required in cell culture at concentrations under 0.5 millimole/litre.

Glossary of Biotechnology for Food and Agriculture . 2015.

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  • Micronutrient deficiency — A micronutrient deficiency (or trace mineral deficiency) is a physiological plant disorder which occurs when a micronutrient is deficient in the soil in which a plant grows. Micronutrients are distinguished from macronutrients (such as nitrogen,… …   Wikipedia

  • Micronutrient Fortification Programs — The 2002 farm bill (P.L. 107 171, Sec. 3013) requires the Administrator of USAID, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, to establish micronutrient fortification programs under P.L. 480 food aid. Section 3013 replaces a pilot program… …   Wikipedia

  • micronutrient deficiency —   Symptom(s) expressed in plants not receiving sufficient quantities of a particular micronutrient.   See also frizzletop …   Expanded glossary of Cycad terms

  • micronutrient — noun Date: 1939 1. trace element 2. an organic compound (as a vitamin) essential in minute amounts to the growth and health of an animal …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • micronutrient — /muy kroh nooh tree euhnt, nyooh /, n. Biochem. an essential nutrient, as a trace mineral or vitamin, that is required by an organism in minute amounts. [1935 40; MICRO + NUTRIENT] * * * …   Universalium

  • micronutrient — noun A mineral, vitamin or other substance that is essential, even in very small quantities, for growth or metabolism Broccoli, on the other hand, is loaded with healthy micronutrients and is perfect in any meal, so keep it on your plate. Ant:… …   Wiktionary

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