Malus
"Malus" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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A plant genus in the family ROSACEAE, order Rosales, subclass Rosidae. It is best known as a source of the edible fruit (apple) and is cultivated in temperate climates worldwide.
| Descriptor ID |
D027845
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| MeSH Number(s) |
B01.650.940.800.575.100.842.500.444
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| Concept/Terms |
Crab Apple- Crab Apple
- Apple, Crab
- Apples, Crab
- Crab Apples
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Malus" by people in Profiles.
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Bruce AS, Lim SL, Smith TR, Cherry JB, Black WR, Davis AM, Bruce JM. Apples or candy? Internal and external influences on children's food choices. Appetite. 2015 Oct; 93:31-4.