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HERITAGE SEED [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-04-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Plant Breeding
- Crop Protection
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- heirloom seed
1, record 1, English, heirloom%20seed
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- heritage seed 2, record 1, English, heritage%20seed
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of seed that has been passed down through a number of generations ... 3, record 1, English, - heirloom%20seed
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
We passionately believe in heirloom seed diversity and sustainable agriculture. We search the world over to locate authentic family or cultural heirloom seed stock which combines to produce great taste, while providing us with a genetic and cultural continuity that extends back to the origin of agriculture over 10,000 years ago. Some of our seed stock has been grown by the same families for generation after generation since the mid-18th century. 4, record 1, English, - heirloom%20seed
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Scientists at PGRC [Plant Gene Resources of Canada] reveal the importance of heritage seeds and their role in maintaining diversity in plant breeds. Often turning to "older" plants will achieve the most desired traits. 5, record 1, English, - heirloom%20seed
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Amélioration végétale
- Protection des végétaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- semence patrimoniale
1, record 1, French, semence%20patrimoniale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- semence du patrimoine 2, record 1, French, semence%20du%20patrimoine
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les scientifiques des RPC [Ressources phytogénétiques du Canada] sont conscients de l'importance des semences patrimoniales et de leur rôle dans le maintien de la diversité en matière de sélection des plantes. Il arrive souvent que lorsqu'on se tourne vers les anciennes variétés, on obtient les caractères désirés. 1, record 1, French, - semence%20patrimoniale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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