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Record 1 2010-11-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plant Biology
  • Seed Plants (Spermatophyta)
DEF

The fertile leaf of an angiosperm, which bears the ovules.

CONT

A pistil is composed of one or more carpels.

OBS

Term used at the Canadian Grain Commission.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biologie végétale
  • Plantes à graines (Spermatophyta)
DEF

Élément anatomique de la fleur, constituant à lui seul ou avec d'autres carpelles, selon les plantes, l'organe femelle de la fleur ou pistil.

CONT

Un carpelle comprend trois parties : l'ovaire, le style et le stigmate.

OBS

Terme en usage à la Commission canadienne des grains.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Biología vegetal
  • Plantas con semilla (Spermatophyta)
DEF

Cada una de las hojas modificadas que componen el gineceo de las fanerógamas. Está formado por ovario, estilo y estigma.

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