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  2. Cymbopogon - Wikipedia

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    Citronella grass (Cymbopogon nardus and Cymbopogon winterianus) grow to about 2 metres (6 + 1 ⁄ 2 ft) and have magenta-colored base stems.These species are used for the production of citronella oil, which is used in soaps, as an insect repellent (especially mosquitoes and houseflies) in insect sprays and candles, and aromatherapy.

  3. Corpse decomposition - Wikipedia

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    Common wild pig (boar) corpse decomposition timelapse. Decomposition is the process in which the organs and complex molecules of animal and human bodies break down into simple organic matter over time. In vertebrates, five stages of decomposition are typically recognized: fresh, bloat, active decay, advanced decay, and dry/skeletonized. [1]

  4. Chrysopogon zizanioides - Wikipedia

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    Chrysopogon zizanioides, commonly known as vetiver and khus, is a perennial bunchgrass of the family Poaceae.. Vetiver is most closely related to Sorghum while sharing many morphological characteristics with other fragrant grasses, such as lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus), citronella (Cymbopogon nardus, C. winterianus), and palmarosa (Cymbopogon martinii).

  5. Detritus - Wikipedia

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    In water ecosystems, relatively little waste collects on the water bed, and so the progress of decomposition in water takes a more important role. Investigating the level of inorganic salts in sea ecosystems shows that unless there is an especially large supply, the quantity increases from winter to spring—but is normally extremely low in summer.

  6. Putrefaction - Wikipedia

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    Generally, the term decomposition encompasses the biochemical processes that occur from the physical death of the person (or animal) until the skeletonization of the body. Putrefaction is one of seven stages of decomposition; as such, the term putrescible identifies all organic matter (animal and human) that is biochemically subject to ...

  7. Is It Bad To Leave Leaves On Your Lawn? Experts Explain

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    If the leaves are dry the are considered "browns" and if they are fresh leaves, they 'greens." Dry leaves, along with dry grass, dead plants, wood chips, shredded paper, and sawdust are examples ...

  8. Microbiology of decomposition - Wikipedia

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    Decomposition microbiology can be divided into two fields of interest, namely the decomposition of plant materials and the decomposition of cadavers and carcasses. The decomposition of plant materials is commonly studied in order to understand the cycling of carbon within a given environment and to understand the subsequent impacts on soil ...

  9. Biomass partitioning - Wikipedia

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    Biomass partitioning is the process by which plants divide their energy among their leaves, stems, roots, and reproductive parts.These four main components of the plant have important morphological roles: leaves take in CO 2 and energy from the sun to create carbon compounds, stems grow above competitors to reach sunlight, roots absorb water and mineral nutrients from the soil while anchoring ...