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ADVENTITIOUS TWIG [1 record]

Record 1 2010-08-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plant Biology
  • Silviculture
DEF

Small twigs or epicormic branches, 3/8 inch [6 mm] or less in diameter, occurring singly or in groups at any point on the bole.

OBS

Where twig development has persisted for some time at one point, their combined appearance is that of a raised callus overgrowth spotted with dead and live twigs.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biologie végétale
  • Sylviculture
DEF

[...] petits rameaux qu'on retrouve, soit seuls ou en groupes, n'importe où sur le tronc.

OBS

Ces brindilles sont considérées comme des défauts qui réduisent le rendement en bois clair.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Biología vegetal
  • Silvicultura
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