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FERTILIZER [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-06-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Aquaculture
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- fertilizer
1, record 1, English, fertilizer
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A natural or chemical material added to [the culture medium] to increase natural productivity. 2, record 1, English, - fertilizer
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fertilizers used in ponds stimulate the growth of microscopic plants called algae or plankton. As primary elements of the food web, algae are eaten by microscopic animals called zooplankton and insects which serve as food for bream, which in turn are eaten by bass. Algae also make the water turn green, which helps to shade the pond bottom, preventing ... troublesome rooted weeds ... 3, record 1, English, - fertilizer
Record 1, Key term(s)
- fertiliser
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Aquaculture
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fertilisant
1, record 1, French, fertilisant
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- engrais 2, record 1, French, engrais
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance organique ou chimique permettant d'améliorer la productivité naturelle du milieu de culture. 3, record 1, French, - fertilisant
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] les tilapias peuvent utiliser avec efficacité la nourriture naturellement présente dans les étangs bien fertilisés et on peut obtenir des rendements de 3 000 [kilogrammes/hectare] sans compléments alimentaires. La stratégie alimentaire dépend de l'application d'engrais inorganiques et/ou organiques pour stimuler la production d'organismes alimentaires vivants et de plantes dans le système d'élevage. 2, record 1, French, - fertilisant
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- fertilizer
1, record 2, English, fertilizer
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fertilizer: an item in the "Agricultural Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Materials" category. 2, record 2, English, - fertilizer
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- engrais
1, record 2, French, engrais
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
engrais : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement agricoles» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour le traitement des matières». 2, record 2, French, - engrais
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-03-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Soil Improvement and Fertilizer Management
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- fertilizer
1, record 3, English, fertilizer
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- FER 2, record 3, English, FER
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- fertilizer product 3, record 3, English, fertilizer%20product
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
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. 4, record 3, English, - fertilizer
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fertilizer; FER: Term and abbreviation used at the Canadian Grain Commission. 5, record 3, English, - fertilizer
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Fumure et amélioration du sol
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- engrais
1, record 3, French, engrais
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- FER 2, record 3, French, FER
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tout matériau organique ou minéral, d'origine naturelle ou synthétique, qu'on ajoute à un sol pour compenser les carences de certains éléments essentiels à la croissance des plantes. 3, record 3, French, - engrais
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme en usage à la Commission canadienne des grains. 4, record 3, French, - engrais
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Abono y mejoramiento del suelo
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- abono
1, record 3, Spanish, abono
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- fertilizante 2, record 3, Spanish, fertilizante
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Material que se añade al suelo para aumentar su fertilidad y su capacidad de rendimiento. 1, record 3, Spanish, - abono
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Los fertilizantes sintéticos fabricados en Europa han ido reemplazando poco a poco a los fertilizantes naturales. 2, record 3, Spanish, - abono
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