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ABSCISSION FOLIAIRE [1 record]

Record 1 2014-01-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plant Biology
CONT

In the Northern hemisphere the most conspicuous leaf abscission habit is that of the autumnal leaf fall displayed by many species of trees and shrubs.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biologie végétale
DEF

Processus préparatoire à la chute des feuilles, qui s'effectue par la formation d'une assise transversale de cellules subérisées à la base du pétiole.

OBS

L'abscission foliaire s'effectue normalement à l'automne, juste avant qu'apparaissent les premiers signes de coloration des feuilles.

Spanish

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