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| breed |
in genetics, to fertilize or pollinate under controlled conditions in order to develop or improve a strain. [1/9 definitions] |
| cross-fertilize |
to fertilize by pollen, sperm, or another male gamete from a different individual, or with different genes or from a different species. |
| dung |
to cover or fertilize with manure. [1/2 definitions] |
| fecundate |
to fertilize or impregnate. [1/2 definitions] |
| fructify |
to cause to be fruitful or productive; fertilize. [1/2 definitions] |
| mulch |
a loose thin cover, esp. of organic matter such as leaves or manure, placed over or around the base of plants and shrubs to control evaporation, freezing, or weeds, or to fertilize the roots. [1/2 definitions] |
| overfertilize |
combined form of fertilize. |
| pollinate |
to transfer pollen to; fertilize the seeds of with pollen. |
| till2 |
to plow, harrow, and fertilize soil. [1/2 definitions] |
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