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fertilize [3 records]

Record 1 2022-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Embryology
  • Animal Reproduction
  • Marine Biology
DEF

Cause an egg to develop a new individual by uniting a male reproductive cell or sperm.

Key term(s)
  • fertilise

French

Domaine(s)
  • Embryologie
  • Reproduction des animaux
  • Biologie marine

Spanish

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Record 2 2021-06-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aquaculture
Key term(s)
  • fertilise

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aquaculture
CONT

À ce jour, les meilleurs succès obtenus ont consisté à fertiliser des étangs pour favoriser la production de zooplancton, une nourriture vivante acceptée par [les] poissons dans les premiers stades de leur vie.

Spanish

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Record 3 2010-09-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Soil Improvement and Fertilizer Management
DEF

To provide with fertilizers or add nutrients.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fumure et amélioration du sol
DEF

Apporter au sol des engrais chimiques ou organiques.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Abono y mejoramiento del suelo
DEF

Disponer la Tierra para que dé más fruto.

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