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GRAIN MAIZE [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-04-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Farming Techniques
- Plant and Crop Production
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cropping system diversification
1, record 1, English, cropping%20system%20diversification
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[According to a study, ] cropping system diversification enhanced yields of maize and soybean grain and system-level harvested crop mass(grain, straw, and hay) while maintaining economic returns. 2, record 1, English, - cropping%20system%20diversification
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[Crop] rotation [is] an approach to cropping system diversification whereby different species are placed in the same field at different times. 2, record 1, English, - cropping%20system%20diversification
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Techniques agricoles
- Cultures (Agriculture)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- diversification des systèmes de culture
1, record 1, French, diversification%20des%20syst%C3%A8mes%20de%20culture
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En productions maraîchères, plusieurs entreprises agricoles [...] canadiennes se sont vues confrontées à des problèmes phytosanitaires importants paraissant reliés à un manque de diversification des systèmes agricoles. C'est ainsi qu’on assiste à la mise en place de programmes de recherche pour développer la production, sur une base commerciale, de nouvelles espèces indigènes et exotiques. La diversification des systèmes de culture peut aussi se faire par la mise en place de bordures, [de] haies et [de] corridors exerçant de différentes façons une influence favorable sur l'écosystème agricole. 2, record 1, French, - diversification%20des%20syst%C3%A8mes%20de%20culture
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Técnicas agrícolas
- Producción vegetal
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- diversificación de los sistemas de cultivo
1, record 1, Spanish, diversificaci%C3%B3n%20de%20los%20sistemas%20de%20cultivo
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El proyecto DiverIMPACTS tiene por objeto demostrar el potencial de diversificación de los sistemas de cultivo para mejorar la productividad, la prestación de servicios ecosistémicos y cadenas de valor sostenibles y eficientes en el uso de los recursos [...]. 1, record 1, Spanish, - diversificaci%C3%B3n%20de%20los%20sistemas%20de%20cultivo
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-01-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Milling and Cereal Industries
- Agricultural Economics
- Collaboration with the FAO
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- milling performance
1, record 2, English, milling%20performance
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In dry milling of wheat, barley, rye, oats, and maize, it is necessary to raise the grain moisture content from that appropriate for safe storage to a higher value that improves the milling performance of the grain. 2, record 2, English, - milling%20performance
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Minoterie et céréales
- Économie agricole
- Collaboration avec la FAO
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- rendement à la mouture
1, record 2, French, rendement%20%C3%A0%20la%20mouture
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- performance de la mouture 2, record 2, French, performance%20de%20la%20mouture
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le rendement à la mouture de la totalité du grain est le rapport entre les grains demeurés intacts et les grains brisés après mouture et séparation. 3, record 2, French, - rendement%20%C3%A0%20la%20mouture
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Molinería y cereales
- Economía agrícola
- Colaboración con la FAO
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- rendimiento de la molienda
1, record 2, Spanish, rendimiento%20de%20la%20molienda
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Las descascaradoras Omas han sido instaladas donde la vitrosidad del trigo influenciaba de manera significativa el acondicionamiento, con consiguiente disminución en el rendimiento de la molienda durante todo el proceso. 1, record 2, Spanish, - rendimiento%20de%20la%20molienda
Record 3 - internal organization data 2021-09-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Milling and Cereal Industries
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- corn bran
1, record 3, English, corn%20bran
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- maize bran 1, record 3, English, maize%20bran
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Maize bran. Byproduct of flour or grits manufacture from maize grain(Zea mays L.). It consists principally of outer skins, some germ fragments, and endosperm particles. 1, record 3, English, - corn%20bran
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Minoterie et céréales
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- son de maïs
1, record 3, French, son%20de%20ma%C3%AFs
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Coproduit de la transformation du maïs [constitué principalement] des enveloppes du grain [...] 2, record 3, French, - son%20de%20ma%C3%AFs
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Molinería y cereales
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- salvado de maíz
1, record 3, Spanish, salvado%20de%20ma%C3%ADz
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El salvado de maíz constituido esencialmente por las envueltas y el capuchón del grano (equivalentes al 13 por 100 de éste), se separa de la harina mediante cernido tras la molienda. 2, record 3, Spanish, - salvado%20de%20ma%C3%ADz
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Gluten-20 es un subproducto de la industria transformadora del maíz en la producción de almidón y azúcares. Es una mezcla compuesta por pequeñas partículas de harina de maíz, la cáscara del grano (salvado), gluten y agua de condensación. 1, record 3, Spanish, - salvado%20de%20ma%C3%ADz
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-04-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Tools and Equipment
- Milling and Cereal Industries
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- brushing machine
1, record 4, English, brushing%20machine
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Brushing machine. This machine is specially designed to remove the bran layer from the soft grain like rice, barley, wheat, maize, etc. without damaging the seed. 1, record 4, English, - brushing%20machine
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Outillage industriel
- Minoterie et céréales
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- polisseuse
1, record 4, French, polisseuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Riz poli : 3ème traitement : c'est un blanc qui subit un ponçage mécanique (en polisseuse [...]) pour être débarrassé du son adhérant à sa surface, afin d'améliorer sa translucidité. Ce ponçage peut être plus ou moins accentué pour se rapprocher du cœur du grain (le grain perd encore un peu plus de ses propriétés nutritives, vitamines, sels minéraux et fibres). La polisseuse comporte un cylindre ou cône, horizontal ou vertical, recouvert de bandelettes de cuir, qui élimine, en douceur, le son, par rotation dans un compartiment entouré de grillage ou d'un écran en acier à fentes. 1, record 4, French, - polisseuse
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Herramientas y equipo industriales
- Molinería y cereales
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- limpiadora de cepillos
1, record 4, Spanish, limpiadora%20de%20cepillos
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-05-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Plant Biology
- Animal Feed (Agric.)
- Biomass Energy
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- cob
1, record 5, English, cob
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- corn cob 2, record 5, English, corn%20cob
correct
- corncob 3, record 5, English, corncob
correct
- maize cob 4, record 5, English, maize%20cob
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The core of the head of maize supporting the rows of grain. 5, record 5, English, - cob
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In modern corn cupules are closely packed to yield a rigid, dense cob. 6, record 5, English, - cob
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Biologie végétale
- Alimentation des animaux (Agric.)
- Énergie de la biomasse
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- rafle de maïs
1, record 5, French, rafle%20de%20ma%C3%AFs
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'épi de maïs est constitué d'un axe central appelé «rafle» sur lequel sont fixés les grains. 2, record 5, French, - rafle%20de%20ma%C3%AFs
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] chez le maïs actuel, les cupules sont très proches les unes des autres et forment une rafle rigide et compacte. 3, record 5, French, - rafle%20de%20ma%C3%AFs
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Biología vegetal
- Alimentación animal (Agricultura)
- Energía de la biomasa
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- zuro
1, record 5, Spanish, zuro
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- carozo 1, record 5, Spanish, carozo
correct, masculine noun
- raspa 2, record 5, Spanish, raspa
correct, masculine noun
- zuro de maíz 3, record 5, Spanish, zuro%20de%20ma%C3%ADz
masculine noun
- corozo 3, record 5, Spanish, corozo
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
La parte de la mazorca que sirve de sostén del grano. 4, record 5, Spanish, - zuro
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cuando se emplea el maíz en la alimentación de los rumiantes, conviene darlo en forma de mazorca entera molida, porque el zuro, que representa aproximadamente el 20 por ciento de la mazorca, en lo que se refiere a peso, contiene bastante celulosa, que puede ser digerida por estos animales y que, además, hace más ligera la harina. 5, record 5, Spanish, - zuro
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Terneros y añojos consiguen satisfactorios incrementos ponderales (cifrados en medio kilo o más por animal/día), cuando pasan la invernada con raciones abundantes en harina de zuros de maíz. 4, record 5, Spanish, - zuro
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-11-30
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Drainage and Irrigation (Agric.)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- controlled water table irrigation 1, record 6, English, controlled%20water%20table%20irrigation
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Controlled water table irrigation for container plant production. 1, record 6, English, - controlled%20water%20table%20irrigation
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Greenhouse crops. Current research has the following goals: Utilization of the controlled water table (CWT) subirrigation system for the production of bedding plants and pot plants. Establishment of on-farm evaluations of the controlled water table system and determination of the feasibility of the CWT compared with other irrigation systems. 2, record 6, English, - controlled%20water%20table%20irrigation
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Similarly, in Oaxaca, Mexico each kg of water supply above a threshold produced approximately one-half g of maize grain and 1 g of maize biomass. Whether the maize was grown by dry farming on high alluvium or on piedmont, by canal irrigation or by water table irrigation, the relation between water supply and yield remained the same. 3, record 6, English, - controlled%20water%20table%20irrigation
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Drainage et irrigation (Agriculture)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- irrigation par contrôle de nappe
1, record 6, French, irrigation%20par%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20nappe
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Selon le mode de distribution de l'eau à la parcelle, on distingue quatre grandes méthodes d'irrigation, chacune d'elles pouvant être subdivisée en divers systèmes et chaque système en divers procédés : l'irrigation gravitaire de surface, l'irrigation par contrôle de nappe, l'irrigation par aspersion et l'irrigation localisée (ou micro-irrigation). 1, record 6, French, - irrigation%20par%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20nappe
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1994-08-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Food Industries
- Biochemistry
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- waxy starch
1, record 7, English, waxy%20starch
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- glutinous starch 2, record 7, English, glutinous%20starch
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Waxy starches are also modified to change their specification in the same manner as regular starch. The major use of modified waxy maize is in processed foods. It is also used as a stabilizer in pie fillings and salad dressings. In the non-food area it is employed as an adhesive on gummed paper tape.(Grain Starch Utilization Study, McNicol et al., Canadian Wheat Board, Sept. 1972, p. 18.) 3, record 7, English, - waxy%20starch
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Industrie de l'alimentation
- Biochimie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- amidon de grain cireux
1, record 7, French, amidon%20de%20grain%20cireux
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- amidon de grains cireux 2, record 7, French, amidon%20de%20grains%20cireux
correct, masculine noun
- amidon glutineux 3, record 7, French, amidon%20glutineux
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Amidon particulièrement riche en amylopectine, extrait de certains cultivars de céréales. 4, record 7, French, - amidon%20de%20grain%20cireux
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Suivant l'origine, on peut parler d'amidon de maïs cireux, d'amidon de riz gluant, etc. 4, record 7, French, - amidon%20de%20grain%20cireux
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1986-08-21
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Energy (Physics)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- cob/stover ratio
1, record 8, English, cob%2Fstover%20ratio
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... [The] Table also includes the figures for maize and rice calculated from the 1978 production figures for these crops and taking a 1 : 1 cob/stover ration for maize... and a straw/grain ratio of 1. 29 for rice.... 1, record 8, English, - cob%2Fstover%20ratio
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Énergie (Physique)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- rapport épi/paille
1, record 8, French, rapport%20%C3%A9pi%2Fpaille
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- rapport épi sur paille 2, record 8, French, rapport%20%C3%A9pi%20sur%20paille
proposal, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1986-04-07
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Programs and Courses
- Agriculture - General
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Food Grains Bank
1, record 9, English, Canadian%20Food%20Grains%20Bank
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Launched in May 1983, it grew out of a food bank operated by the Mennonite Central Committee... The Grains Bank represents a charitable contribution from Canadian farmers. Grain gleaned in good times is sent out to help victims of drought or flood or to feed refugees around the world... Although wheat is predominant, maize, beans, and rapeseed are also included. 1, record 9, English, - Canadian%20Food%20Grains%20Bank
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes et de cours
- Agriculture - Généralités
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Banque de céréales vivrières du Canada
1, record 9, French, Banque%20de%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9ales%20vivri%C3%A8res%20du%20Canada
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Créée en mai 1983, elle a remplacé la banque alimentaire dont le Mennonite Central Committee a assumé la responsabilité pendant dix ans. (...) La banque de céréales regroupe les dons offerts par les agriculteurs canadiens. (...) Bien que le blé vienne en tête de liste, la banque fournit aussi du mais, des fèves et du colza. 1, record 9, French, - Banque%20de%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9ales%20vivri%C3%A8res%20du%20Canada
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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