Organisms

Daucus carota

A plant species of the family APIACEAE that is widely cultivated for the edible yellow-orange root. The plant has finely divided leaves and flat clusters of small white flowers.

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Abstract

A plant species of the family APIACEAE that is widely cultivated for the edible yellow-orange root. The plant has finely divided leaves and flat clusters of small white flowers.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Carrots
  • Daucus
  • Carrot

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Aspects Covered

24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, anatomy & histology, chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, economics, embryology, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, history, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, toxicity, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2003(1995)

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Previous Indexing

  • Carrots (1995-2002)
  • Plants (1966-1994)
  • Plants, Edible (1966-1979)
  • Vegetables (1966-1994)

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  1. B01w.875w.800w.575w.912w.250w.075w.278w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Daucus carota. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D018552. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D018552
  2. Daucus carota. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daucus_carota
  3. Daucus carota. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q30056