Definitions
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- proper noun A taxonomic
genus within thefamily Solanaceae — thepetunias .
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Examples
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The flavonoid 3'5'-hydroxylase (F3'5'H) enzyme functions at an important branch point between flavonol and anthocyanin synthesis, as is evident from studies in petunia (Petunia hybrida), and potato (Solanum tuberosum).
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The flavonoid 3'5'-hydroxylase (F3'5'H) enzyme functions at an important branch point between flavonol and anthocyanin synthesis, as is evident from studies in petunia (Petunia hybrida), and potato (Solanum tuberosum).
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Petunia is 3 1/2 years old, and while she has some toy tool sets, it is her dress up clothes and play vanity that get the most mileage.
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At her birthday, she nibbled at lobster crepe and then had a bit of chocolate cake, with the word Petunia, a nod to her love of flowers, scripted on top.
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Transgene-mediated suppression of chalcone synthase expression in Petunia hybrida results from an increase in RNA turnover.
Advanced Information: The 2006 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2006
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The Commander has dubbed Petunia "La-La" which is what we all call the poor child these days.
Huge Thanks Zombie Mom 2008
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Its state capitol is the only one with an oil well on its grounds, dubbed Petunia for its location in the first lady's flower bed.
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He also got called Petunia Jay a lot, but mostly he was just Kitty.
Rachel Lucas 2009
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I’d originally dubbed her Petunia, but that doesn’t exactly inspire awe and fear, does it?
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I’d originally dubbed her Petunia, but that doesn’t exactly inspire awe and fear, does it?
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