plant Vegetable rooted in the soil, the upper part of which grows aboveground or in freshwater; it produces oxygen and is at the bottom of the food chain.
germination Phenomenon by which, given favorable conditions, a seed will develop and grow into a plant.
soil profile Soil usually has four main layers; it varies in total thickness from several centimeters to several meters, depending on the area.
photosynthesis Phenomenon by which the plant, helped by solar energy, obtains its food (glucose) from the air and the soil and releases oxygen into the atmosphere.
section of a bulb Bulb: underground structure of certain plants where nutrients are stored; it ensures seasonal regrowth of the aboveground part of the plant.