Glycine Max (Noun)
Meaning
Erect bushy hairy annual herb having trifoliate leaves and purple to pink flowers; extensively cultivated for food and forage and soil improvement but especially for its nutritious oil-rich seeds; native to Asia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Glycine max is a legume that is widely cultivated for its oil-rich seeds and nutritious forage.
- The crop rotation system includes planting Glycine max to improve soil fertility and reduce erosion.
- Glycine max seeds are a rich source of protein and are often used as a nutritious feed supplement for livestock.
- In many Asian countries, Glycine max has been a staple crop for centuries, providing a reliable source of food and income for farmers.
- Researchers are working to develop new varieties of Glycine max that are more resistant to disease and drought.