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Record 1 2007-01-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ecosystems
DEF

In a position or location other than the natural or original one.

CONT

All three types of bioremediation can be used at the site of contamination (in situ) or on contamination removed from the original site (ex situ).

Key term(s)
  • ex-situ

French

Domaine(s)
  • Écosystèmes
CONT

Cette expression se rapporte, par exemple, à la préservation des ressources génétiques en dehors de leurs habitats naturels. Les banques de gènes et les jardins botaniques détiennent des collections ex situ.

CONT

Chacun des trois types de biorestauration peut être utilisé sur le site contaminé (in situ) ou sur des produits contaminés prélevés sur le site et transportés ailleurs (ex situ).

Key term(s)
  • ex-situ

Spanish

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