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Malus: the Latin name for the apple tree. Understanding the classification and characteristics of apple trees can help farmers manage orchards more effectively, leading to better fruit yields and income.

multiple resistant: referring to organisms which are resistant to more than one pesticide or antibiotic. Understanding and managing multiple resistance can help farmers protect their crops and livestock, ensuring better health and productivity.

microhabitat: a single small area such as the bark of a tree, where fauna and/or flora live. Also called microenvironment. Understanding microhabitats can help farmers manage soil and crop health more effectively, ensuring better productivity and sustainability.

milky stage: same as milk ripe stage. Understanding the milky stage can help farmers manage grain production more effectively, ensuring better yields and quality.

mezzadria: a system used in Southern Italy, where a vineyard is leased and the landlord is paid a half-share of the wine produced. Understanding the mezzadria system can help farmers manage vineyard operations and leases more effectively, ensuring better productivity and profitability.

MMBM: abbreviation mammalian meat and bone meal. Understanding the uses and nutritional value of MMBM can help farmers provide balanced diets for their livestock, leading to better growth and productivity.

milk goat: a goat which is reared for its milk. Proper care and management of milk goats can ensure better milk yield and quality, contributing to farm profitability and sustainability.

mercury chloride: same as mercury (I) chloride, a poisonous white compound of mercury and chlorine, used as a moss killer and laxative. Formula: Hg2Cl2. Also called mercurous chloride, calomel. Understanding the uses and effects of mercury chloride can help farmers manage pest control and other applications more effectively.

mohair: fine wool from a goat, over 30 microns. Compare cashmere. Understanding the characteristics and marketability of mohair can help farmers optimize their wool production and income.

mange: a skin disease of hairy or woolly animals, caused by mites, including Sarcoptes, the itch mite. Managing and preventing mange is crucial for maintaining the health and productivity of livestock, reducing mortality rates and ensuring better economic outcomes for farmers.