Arabidopsis (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of the mustard family having white or yellow or purplish flowers; closely related to genus Arabis.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The scientist added Arabidopsis seeds to a petri dish containing a nutrient-rich soil substitute.
- Research has shown Arabidopsis thaliana, a species of Arabidopsis, to be well-suited for experimental genetics studies.
- Arabidopsis species generally produce small, four-petaled flowers in shades of yellow or white.
- A research team mapped the Arabidopsis genome as part of an effort to understand plant genetics.
- By studying how Arabidopsis responds to drought, researchers hope to identify genes that can improve drought tolerance in crops.