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whorl stage [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Grain Growing
DEF

A growth stage of corn preceding the emergence of the tassel.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Culture des céréales
DEF

Un des stades végétatifs du maïs juste avant l'apparition de la panicule mâle. Les feuilles supérieures (la gaine) forment alors une sorte de cornet, d'où sortira la panicule.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cultivo de cereales
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