Black Holes: Facts, Theory & Definition. Black holes are some of the strangest and most fascinating objects found in outer space. They are objects of extreme density, with such strong gravitational attraction that even light cannot escape from their grasp if it comes near enough.
Chemigation is the injection any chemical such as nitrogen, phosphorus or a pesticide into irrigation water and applied to the land using the irrigation system. The proper use of chemigation is recognized as a Best Management Practice (BMP) for irrigated agriculture.
A cellular process characterized by the production of multiple copies of a particular gene or genes to amplify the phenotype that the gene confers on the cell. Drug resistance in cancer cells is linked to amplification of the gene that prevents absorption of the chemotherapeutic agent by the cell.