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Glossary


Panicle

Branched flower spike with many flowers

Peat Moss

Harvested dead moss that had sunk below the living spaghnum. It is actually the dead, decayed plant matter of sphagnum moss that settles at the bottom of the sphagnum bogs. Dried and ground

PH

Potential of hydrogen - measure of acidity or basicity of aqueous or other liquid solutions. 7 is neutral.

Pinch

To remove the apical tips of growing tips to induce side branching. Usually done during active growth.

Piney Flavor

A resinous or turpentine-like taste found in certain mango varieties, typically in unripe or less refined types.

PITA

Pain in the Arse surprise

Plashing

Interweaving branches together. Can be used to "fuse" two trees together so they look like one.

Pleaching

Interweaving branches together. Can be used to "fuse" two trees together so they look like one.

Pollination

The process of transferring pollen from male to female mango flowers, often facilitated by wind or insects, crucial for fruit set.

Polyembryonic

Seed with multiple embryos, producing seedlings that are genetically identical to parent tree.

Post-Harvest Handling

The collective practices, including washing, grading, and packaging, to maintain mango quality from harvest to market.

Pre-rooting

Using any number of methods to get roots started on a cutting/scion. The more popular methods are cups and bags but some even direct plant into the ground.

Prune

To cut off parts for better shape or more fruitful growth. Usually done while dormant.