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Record 1 2014-10-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plant Diseases
  • Ecosystems
DEF

The desiccation of foliage and twigs by dry winds, at times when water conduction is restricted by the freezing of plant tissues or of the ground.

OBS

It may also occur on unfrozen but cold soil.

OBS

parch blight; winter killing: terms used in the Commonwealth.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies des plantes
  • Écosystèmes
DEF

Dessiccation du feuillage ou des ramilles par des vents desséchants, alors que l'équilibre hydrique des plantes est perturbé par les basses températures, notamment du sol.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Enfermedades de las plantas
  • Ecosistemas
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