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Definition of cruciferous in English: cruciferousadjective kruːˈsɪf(ə)rəskruˈsɪfərəs Botany Relating to or denoting plants of the cabbage family (Cruciferae ). 〔植〕(与)十字花科植物(有关)的 Example sentencesExamples - A cousin of broccoli, Brussels sprouts and kale - all members of the cruciferous vegetable family - mustard greens are usually served as a side dish, similar to spinach, and they can be steamed, sautéed or simmered.
- This unique endemic cruciferous species from the subantarctic zone is subjected to strong environmental constraints and shows high polyamine contents.
- On the world scene, diamondback moth is ranked as the major insect pest of a large number of commercially grown cruciferous plants, including canola.
- DNA sequence variations of chalcone synthase and Apetala3 gene promoters from 22 cruciferous plant species were analyzed to identify putative conserved regulatory elements.
- Broccoli, along with cauliflower and cabbage, belongs to the family of plants known as cruciferous vegetables, which are rich with antioxidants.
OriginMid 19th century: from modern Latin Cruciferae (plural), from Latin crux, cruc- 'cross' + -fer 'bearing' (because the flowers have four equal petals arranged crosswise), + -ous. Rhymescarboniferous, coniferous, melliferous, odoriferous, pestiferous, somniferous, splendiferous, umbelliferous, vociferous Definition of cruciferous in US English: cruciferousadjectivekruˈsɪfərəskro͞oˈsifərəs Botany Relating to or denoting plants of the cabbage family (Brassicaceae, formerly Cruciferae). 〔植〕(与)十字花科植物(有关)的 Example sentencesExamples - On the world scene, diamondback moth is ranked as the major insect pest of a large number of commercially grown cruciferous plants, including canola.
- A cousin of broccoli, Brussels sprouts and kale - all members of the cruciferous vegetable family - mustard greens are usually served as a side dish, similar to spinach, and they can be steamed, sautéed or simmered.
- This unique endemic cruciferous species from the subantarctic zone is subjected to strong environmental constraints and shows high polyamine contents.
- DNA sequence variations of chalcone synthase and Apetala3 gene promoters from 22 cruciferous plant species were analyzed to identify putative conserved regulatory elements.
- Broccoli, along with cauliflower and cabbage, belongs to the family of plants known as cruciferous vegetables, which are rich with antioxidants.
OriginMid 19th century: from modern Latin Cruciferae (plural), from Latin crux, cruc- ‘cross’ + -fer ‘bearing’ (because the flowers have four equal petals arranged crosswise), + -ous. |