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CROP ECOSYSTEM [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-04-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Ecosystems
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ecosystem disservice
1, record 1, English, ecosystem%20disservice
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- EDS 2, record 1, English, EDS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An organism, species, functional group, population, community, or trait attributes thereof, which disrupts the provision of ecosystem services and the functional relationships between them and ecosystem services providers. 3, record 1, English, - ecosystem%20disservice
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The focus on benefits of ecosystem services often overlooks the importance of harmful effects, or ’ecosystem disservices’, for example diseases such as malaria. In agriculture, disservices include negative effects of pests and diseases on crop quality and productivity, or the increase they cause in production costs when e. g., weeds compete for water and nutrients, which requires additional time and resources for weeding. 3, record 1, English, - ecosystem%20disservice
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Écosystèmes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- desservice écosystémique
1, record 1, French, desservice%20%C3%A9cosyst%C3%A9mique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- déservice écosystémique 2, record 1, French, d%C3%A9service%20%C3%A9cosyst%C3%A9mique
proposal, masculine noun
- disservice écosystémique 3, record 1, French, disservice%20%C3%A9cosyst%C3%A9mique
avoid, anglicism
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] fonction, processus [ou] attribut généré par les écosystèmes qui donne lieu à des impacts négatifs, perçus ou réels sur le bien-être humain. 4, record 1, French, - desservice%20%C3%A9cosyst%C3%A9mique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Par exemple, dans le cas du rafraîchissement des rues, si l'on trouvait la variété d'arbres optimale en termes de services et desservices écosystémiques (forte évapotranspiration, fort ombrage, forte rugosité, forte résistance aux conditions urbaines, faible émission d'allergènes et de polluants, etc.), la logique utilitariste voudrait que cette espèce soit prépondérante en ville, ce qui ne serait de toute évidence pas optimal en termes de biodiversité. 1, record 1, French, - desservice%20%C3%A9cosyst%C3%A9mique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-10-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Ecosystems
- Organic Farming
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- crop ecosystem
1, record 2, English, crop%20ecosystem
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Organic farmers do not seek to rid their crops of weeds. A diverse crop ecosystem is an essential aspect of an organic farm. It can support a wide range of beneficial organisms. 2, record 2, English, - crop%20ecosystem
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
crop ecosystem : term extracted from the “Glossaire de l'agriculture” and reproduced with permission of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. 3, record 2, English, - crop%20ecosystem
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Écosystèmes
- Agriculture biologique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- écosystème cultural
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9cosyst%C3%A8me%20cultural
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
écosystème cultural : terme extrait du «Glossaire de l’agriculture» et reproduit avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques. 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A9cosyst%C3%A8me%20cultural
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1985-12-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Air Pollution
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- photochemical product
1, record 3, English, photochemical%20product
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Effects documented in this report include : 1) Health effects of carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, ozone, diesel exhaust particulates and hydrocarbons. 2) Effects on the terrestrial ecosystem, particularly crop damage. 3) Effects on the aquatic ecosystem, especially fisheries(acid rain). 4) Materials damage. 5) Visibility reduction by particulate and gaseous emissions and photochemical products. 1, record 3, English, - photochemical%20product
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'air
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- produit photochimique
1, record 3, French, produit%20photochimique
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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