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- proper noun A taxonomic
genus within thefamily Brassicaceae — the thale cress and relatedmustard plants.
Etymologies
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Examples
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We grew a fast growing plant called Arabidopsis in small flowerpots.
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The scientists used the discovery of a particular water-sensing gene in plants to give small flowering plants called Arabidopsis the heightened ability to send roots straight to the water source.
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The TCP20 gene was discovered in a mustard-like plant called Arabidopsis, but is thought to be present in most plant species.
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Scientists also have mapped the genes of the black cottonwood tree, rice, the potato, the pinot noir grape and a weed called Arabidopsis thaliana.
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2010
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Scientists also have mapped the genes of the black cottonwood tree, rice, the potato, the pinot noir grape and a weed called Arabidopsis thaliana.
U.S. News 2010
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Scientists also have mapped the genes of the black cottonwood tree, rice, the potato, the pinot noir grape and a weed called Arabidopsis thaliana.
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2010
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Scientists also have mapped the genes of the black cottonwood tree, rice, the potato, the pinot noir grape and a weed called Arabidopsis thaliana.
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2010
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Scientists also have mapped the genes of the black cottonwood tree, rice, the potato, the pinot noir grape and a weed called Arabidopsis thaliana.
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Scientists also have mapped the genes of the black cottonwood tree, rice, the potato, the pinot noir grape and a weed called Arabidopsis thaliana.
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In the experiments, the team used budding leaves of thale cress, a plant formally called Arabidopsis, which has a short life span of two months and is widely used as a model plant in biology.
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