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FERTILISATION [3 records]

Record 1 2022-10-28

English

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

The ... union of two gametes [whereby a zygote is produced] and the development of a new individual is initiated.

French

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

Fusion [de deux gamètes] formant [un] zygote à partir duquel se développe un nouvel individu.

Spanish

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Record 2 2021-06-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aquaculture
DEF

[The addition] of a [natural or chemical material] to the culture medium to increase natural productivity.

PHR

pond fertilization

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aquaculture
DEF

Opération consistant à enrichir le milieu aquatique par l'apport [d'engrais].

PHR

fertilisation des étangs

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Acuicultura
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Record 3 2004-11-25

English

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

... the use of fertilizers to improve crop growth and soil fertility.

OBS

fertilizer: Any organic or inorganic material of natural or synthetic origin that is added to a soil to supply certain elements essential to the growth of plants.

Key term(s)
  • fertilisation

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sols (Agriculture)
  • Fumure et amélioration du sol
DEF

[...] emploi des engrais et des amendements en vue de conserver ou d'améliorer la capacité de production du sol.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Suelos (Agricultura)
  • Abono y mejoramiento del suelo
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