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red belt [2 records]

Record 1 2014-10-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Silviculture
  • Plant Diseases
  • Ecosystems
DEF

An obvious zone of trees on mountain slopes showing red-brown foliage.

OBS

The zone has distinct upper and lower elevation limits. Most often seen along slopes in valleys and mountainous areas. Occurs when trees in frozen ground are subjected to sudden warm, drying winds, followed by a rapid drop in temperature.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sylviculture
  • Maladies des plantes
  • Écosystèmes
OBS

dessiccation hivernale : Dessiccation du feuillage ou des ramilles par des vents desséchants, alors que l'équilibre hydrique des plantes est perturbé par les basses températures, notamment du sol.

OBS

zone de dessiccation hivernale : terme confirmé par un spécialiste du Centre de foresterie des Laurentides à Sainte-Foy.

Spanish

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Record 2 2001-08-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Combat Sports (General)
OBS

Taekwondo.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports de combat (Généralités)
OBS

Taekwondo.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Deportes de lucha (Generalidades)
OBS

Taekwondo.

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