aerobic (n. aerobe)
Living, active, or occurring only in the presence of oxygen.
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Aerobic- Capable of living only in the presence of free oxygen.
Afterripening- Enzymatic process occurring in seeds, bulbs, tubers, and fruit after harvesting; often necessary for germination or resumption of growth.
Aerobic composting - Composting by means of bacteria which thrive in an oxygen rich environment. Generally, this type of composting doesn't stink. More at compost.
Aerobic Compost-Composting activity that goes on with the use of oxygen. This is a quicker, but more labor intensive method resulting in compost that can be spread over the garden. ...
Aerobic - containing oxygen.
Agar - a gelatinous substance used for sterile propagation of plants most often orchids.
Aggregate fruit - Fruit that results from a single flower with many separate carpels. An example is the blackberry.
Aerobic-In the presence of oxygen.
Aggregate, soil-A group of soil particles cohering so as to behave as a unit; includes mineral soil and organic matter.
Alkaline soil-A soil for which the pH reading is above 7.0.
AEROBIC -- Usually used for describing a characteristic of compost heaps. Describes organisms living or occurring only in the presence of oxygen.
aerobic Active in the presence of free oxygen.
after-ripening The seed maturation process that must be completed before germination can occur.
Anaerobic Conditions
When a soil becomes water logged, it provides the perfect conditions for anaerobic bacteria, which are a type of microorganism that can only survive in the absence of oxygen.
Anaerobic composting. If you're the patient sort and appreciate a low-tech approach to things, you might find anaerobic composting attractive.You'll need some large plastic freezer bags and your composting scraps.
Anaerobic: Bacteria, etc, that occur when there is no oxygen. It happens sometimes in stagnant ponds or in unhealthy compost heaps when they get cold and damp.
The aerobic organisms in compost need oxygen to decompose organic matter. So bins that readily allow air into the pile are best, Evans says. Consider using recycled wood pallets or metal fencing to enclose your pile.
Anaerobic
A term used to describe a compost pile that is not properly aerated.
While the base soil is waterlogged, almost saline, anaerobic when wet and water-repellent when dry, raised beds lift roots above these problems.
A new planting of fan palms was a headache for the Gardens staff.
(L. Gr. an, without; aer, air; biosis, manner of life) life in the absence of air or free oxygen; anaerobic respiration, respiration occurring in the absence of oxygen.anastomosis search for term- n.
In 1985, after a rigorous review of the program, the city recognized community gardening as a major recreational activity for Montrealers, like football or aerobics or music.
There are two primary types of bacteria that decompose the materials in a compost heap - anaerobic (doesn't require oxygen), and aerobic (does require oxygen). The type you have in your pile is directly related to how often you turn the pile.
Of all these organisms, aerobic bacteria are the most important decomposers. They are very abundant; there may be millions in a gram of soil or decaying organic matter. You would need 25,000 of them laid end to end on a ruler to make an inch.
Without adequate oxygen, you may get a foul-smelling, anaerobic soup that can contain unfriendly bacteria. If your tea turns smelly, add some fresh water and stir more often.
More abundant rainfall can lead to anaerobic conditions within a compost pile, which not only slows the decomposition process but can also cause the pile to stink. Top your compost pile with a thick layer of leaves or straw during the fall and winter.
The fungii breaking down the material are air breathers, and the ONLY way to screw up compost is to let it go anaerobic (airless). Then the little critters die and the only things that continue to populate your compost are anaerobic bacteria.
Some commercially available compost-brewing kits have an aeration system that adds air into the water as the tea steeps, which keeps it from going anaerobic (or smelly).
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-- help break down the material into humus; or an anaerobic process which relies on different critters (and more time) to finish.
The composting process is an aerobic process; decomposition needs air or oxygen to occur. When the compost pile is lacking in oxygen, decomposition slows and odors occur.
Compost toilets depend on aerobic bacteria to break down waste, similar to that of outdoor composting. Rather than flushing, waste is composted with carbon-rich sources like wood shavings, bark mulch, leaves, etc.
Unlike other compost bins, the Earthmaker Aerobic Composter, retailing for around $200 and up. More
How to Water Aloe
Aloe vera plants are about 95 percent water--they store an enormous quantity of liquid. More ...
Weight-bearing activities such as digging and lifting can build muscle, and aerobic activities such as raking, mowing and hoeing can burn calories. A 180-pound person will use 202 calories during 30 minutes of digging, spading and tilling.
* Chop up the barley and place it in plastic netting so it can float on the water. It's important the barley decomposes aerobically (with oxygen) to be effective.
* Place barley in shallow water (4 to 5 feet deep) where it's most effective.
The land was submerged in water when Maltas first saw it; underneath he found "horrible, stinking blue anaerobic clay.
Using a metal rod to make holes in your pile will increase the amount of oxygen and stimulate aerobic activity. You can also shred your components fine, which causes faster decomposition.
Grass clippings tend to form an airless mass and turn into slim due to anaerobic bacteria.
Your pile should be as moist as a wrung-out sponge - no more. A too-dry pile doesn't decompose, and a too-wet pile becomes anaerobic, which means bad microorganisms take over and do little else but make the pile stink.
Lifting bags of mulch, pushing wheelbarrows and shoveling all provide resistance training similar to weight lifting, which leads to healthier bones and joints. Yet while doing all this, there is minimal jarring and stress on the body, unlike aerobics ...
 See also: Plant, Water, Soil, Anaerobic, Compost
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