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What does disbud mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word disbud? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (horticulture) To remove buds from a plant in order to promote growth and health in the remaining buds.
  2. (veterinary) To remove horn-buds from a young calf, lamb or goat kid, to prevent growth of horns.
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It is recommended to disbud at as early as 5 d of age.
Disbud dahlias by pinching out the side buds growing below the main terminal bud so that the remaining buds develop into larger blooms.
This corn sheaf style bouquet of pink and purple Santini and spray and disbud chrysanthemums has been cut straight at the bottom, so it can stand on its own in a bowl.
A few disbud and spray chrysanthemums with a dusting of a little artificial snow can make a big impression in a matching glass jug.
The majority of Pygora breeders do disbud their animals at an early age for their own convenience.
We do not routinely disbud animals other than wethers, so if you would like to purchase a disbudded kid, make sure to let us know so it can be done early.

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