Aegilops
Definition
- Noun:
- A genus of grasses: "Aegilops" is the scientific name for a genus of annual and perennial grasses in the family Poaceae.
- Goat grass: This is the common name for plants in this genus. They are wild grasses, some of which are considered weeds in cereal crops.
Usage
- The word "aegilops" is primarily used in scientific, botanical, or agricultural contexts. It is a taxonomic term.
- It functions as a singular noun when referring to the genus as a whole (e.g., ).
- It can also be used as a countable noun in its plural form "aegilops" to refer to multiple species or plants within the genus (e.g., ), though this is less common.
Examples
- Noun:
- The genetic diversity of aegilops is valuable for wheat breeding programs.
- Farmers try to control Aegilops cylindrica (jointed goatgrass) in their wheat fields.
- This study focuses on the hybridization between wheat and aegilops.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomy: The genus name is always capitalized when used formally. Species names are written in italics (e.g., ).
- In genetics and agriculture: "Aegilops" species are often discussed as sources of genes for disease resistance or environmental tolerance that can be transferred to cultivated wheat.
Variants and Related Words
- Goat grass: The common English name for plants of the genus .
- Jointed goatgrass is a problematic weed.
- Poaceae: The botanical family to which belongs.
- Triticum: The genus for wheat, which is closely related to .
Synonyms
- Goat grass (common name)
- Wild wheat relatives (descriptive term)
Notes on Meaning
- The term "aegilops" has a single, specific botanical meaning. It does not have different everyday meanings, idioms, or phrasal verbs associated with it.
- Its importance lies in its role as a genetic relative of domesticated wheat ( species).
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goat grass
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