A seed treatment medium that contains the sybiotic rhizobial bacteria to capture nitrogen when in contact with legume roots. This is a commercially formulated strain of rhizobium, added to the soil, to aid in the establishment of various members of the bean family.
Inoculantion
The addition of rhizobia to the soil, or applying it to the seed, prior to planting.
Inorganic
(1) Designating or composed of matter that is not animal or vegetable; not having the organized structure of living things. (2) Substance without hydrocarbons; animal or plant matter.
Input
The amount of fuel used by a water heater in a given period of time, usually 1 hr.
Insect screen
Material used to inhibit an insects ability to enter a building through openings in a roof such as vents.
Insecticidal soap
A specially prepared, biodegradable soap made from natural fatty substances that kills many insects on contact without damaging plants or harming people, animals, or beneficial insects.
Insecticide
A chemical (synthetic or organic) used to kill or repel insects. Please use as directed on the label. Please dispose of properly when finished with container.
Insectivorous plant
Another term for carnivorous plants. Plants that will trap and digest insects that will supply them with nitrogen. Most of these plants grow in swamps where it is difficult to obtain nitrogen.
Insert fittings
Fittings equipped with external, annular rings fir gripping, which are inserted into flexible rubber or plastic tubing as a connection.
Insertable joint
Also called a kafer fitting, this cast iron drainage pipe fitting, with its threaded on hub, is used to attached to cast iron lines already in existence.
