Organisms

Malus

A plant genus in the family ROSACEAE, order Rosales, subclass Rosidae. It is best known as a source of the edible fruit (apple) and is cultivated in temperate climates worldwide.

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Abstract

A plant genus in the family ROSACEAE, order Rosales, subclass Rosidae. It is best known as a source of the edible fruit (apple) and is cultivated in temperate climates worldwide.

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Synonyms

11 entry terms
  • Apple
  • Apple Tree
  • Crab Apple
  • Malus domestica
  • Apple Trees
  • Apple, Crab
  • Apples
  • Apples, Crab
  • Crab Apples
  • Tree, Apple
  • Trees, Apple

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Aspects Covered

20 allowable subheadings

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

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History Note

2002; for APPLE use Rosales 1998-2001, use FRUIT 1963-1997

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Previous Indexing

  • Rosales (1998-2001)

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  1. B01w.875w.800w.575w.912w.250w.859.937w.500w.444w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Malus. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D027845. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D027845
  2. Malus. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malus
  3. Malus. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q104819