media

The literary device of beginning a narrative, such as an epic poem, at a crucial point in the middle of a series of events. The intent is to create an immediate interest from ...

amplificación del ADN

농업; 쌀 과학

A method of general DNA amplification (cf., PCR) using a single primer of between 5 and 20 nucleotides in length (8-mers are optimal).

delfácidos

농업; 쌀 과학

Family of plant-sucking insects characterized by the presence of a large movable spur at the apex of the hind tibia. They are usually slow moving and move sideward or backward. ...

transferencia directa de ADN

농업; 쌀 과학

A transformation procedure in which naked DNA is added to a suspension of protoplasts. The protoplasts are then rendered naked by disrupting the cell membrane through chemical ...

mudar

농업; 쌀 과학

Despojar o quitar pelo, plumas, caparazón, cuernos o una capa exterior de la piel (insectos o serpientes) en un proceso de crecimiento o renovación periódica. Las partes que se ...

cuantitativo

농업; 쌀 과학

The amount of a substance; measurable by assigning numerical value to indicate how many or how much.

calidad

농업; 쌀 과학

Distinguishing character, the degree of excellence which is possessed.

뉴스 속의 용어

moro de guandules

Moro de guandules (rice with pigeon peas) is a very traditional dish and everyone's favorite in the Dominican Republic. There isn't a festive day or a ...