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GYPSY MOTH [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-02-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Biochemistry
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- disparlure
1, record 1, English, disparlure
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- 2-methyl-7,8-epoxyoctadecane 2, record 1, English, 2%2Dmethyl%2D7%2C8%2Depoxyoctadecane
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The potent sex pheromone of the gypsy moth Lymantria dispar... 3, record 1, English, - disparlure
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula: C19H38O 4, record 1, English, - disparlure
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Biochimie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- disparlure
1, record 1, French, disparlure
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- (7R, 8S)-7,8-époxy-2-méthyloctadécane 1, record 1, French, %287R%2C%208S%29%2D7%2C8%2D%C3%A9poxy%2D2%2Dm%C3%A9thyloctad%C3%A9cane
see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le (+)-(7R, 8S)-7,8-époxy-2-méthyloctadécane ou disparlure est une phéromone sexuelle du Bombyx disparate. 1, record 1, French, - disparlure
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
R; S : Ces lettres majuscules s'écrivent en italique. 2, record 1, French, - disparlure
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C19H38O 2, record 1, French, - disparlure
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-06-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Animal Behaviour
- Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- gradation
1, record 2, English, gradation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In the French Alps, the latest gradation of Larch bud moth, Zeiraphera diniana Gn. developed "normally" between 1995 and 1998 ... while the preceding gradation was almost non-existent, a highly unusual event given the secular periodicity of 8-9 years. 2, record 2, English, - gradation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Gypsy moth population regulation by cork oak feedback... has regularly occurred in the Mamora forest during the pest gradation from 1972 to 1982. 3, record 2, English, - gradation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Comportement animal
- Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- gradation
1, record 2, French, gradation
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Phase du cycle d'évolution des populations d'insectes. 2, record 2, French, - gradation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ainsi, le schéma-type d'une gradation locale se présente comme suit : Les 2 premières années, les chenilles peu nombreuses disposent de feuillage favorable en quantité suffisante, d'où, entre les 2ème et 3ème générations, un très fort accroissement des effectifs : le nombre de chenilles outrepasse alors la capacité du milieu et les arbres sont défeuillés. Les survivantes pâtissent des effets d'une mauvaise alimentation et la 4ème génération, très peu nombreuse, se trouve en présence d'un feuillage défavorable; ses effectifs sont encore réduits par les ennemis naturels. 3, record 2, French, - gradation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gradation : terme extrait du Glossaire de l'agriculture anglais/français et reproduit avec l'autorisation de l'OCDE. 4, record 2, French, - gradation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2001-09-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Crop Protection
- Biochemistry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Bacillus thuringiensis
1, record 3, English, Bacillus%20thuringiensis
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- B.t. 2, record 3, English, B%2Et%2E
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A bacterium used in genetically altered form in the biological control of budworms, gypsy moth larvae, Japanese beetles, and other insects pests. 2, record 3, English, - Bacillus%20thuringiensis
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bacillus: A genus of bacteria in which the cells are rod-shaped, often motile, and typically Gram-positive ... found in a wide range of habitats. Some species can cause disease ... in insects; insecticidal species particularly B. thuringiensis, are used in the biological control of insect pests. 3, record 3, English, - Bacillus%20thuringiensis
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Protection des végétaux
- Biochimie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Bacillus thuringiensis
1, record 3, French, Bacillus%20thuringiensis
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Préparation d'insecticide biologique à base de bactéries. 2, record 3, French, - Bacillus%20thuringiensis
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
B. thuringiensis est assurément aujourd'hui le biopesticide le plus commercialisé dans le monde. 3, record 3, French, - Bacillus%20thuringiensis
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Bacillus thuringiensis : Cette bactérie, qui parasite plusieurs espèces de lépidoptères, peut être cultivée en grandes quantités et utilisée pour la fabrication d'une préparation insecticide efficace contre de nombreuses chenilles de lépidoptères, notamment les vers de la grappe, les phalènes hiémales, les hyponomeutes, la piéride du chou et la pyrale du mais. Ce produit biologique, très sélectif, a l'avantage d'éviter la destruction de la faune utile. 4, record 3, French, - Bacillus%20thuringiensis
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Protección de las plantas
- Bioquímica
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Bacillus thuringiensis
1, record 3, Spanish, Bacillus%20thuringiensis
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-04-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- tussock moth
1, record 4, English, tussock%20moth
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A member of the family Lymantriidae, many of which are serious defoliators of forest trees, e. g. the Gypsy moth(Lymantria dispar), the Brown-Tail moth(Euproctis chrysorrhoea), the Nun moth(Lymantria monacha). 2, record 4, English, - tussock%20moth
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- lymantridé
1, record 4, French, lymantrid%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- liparidé 1, record 4, French, liparid%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Papillon du groupe des noctuelles tel que les genres orgyia, dasychira, porthesia, euproctis, lymantria, souvent très nuisibles aux arbres fruitiers ou forestiers. (Les lymantriidés forment une famille). 1, record 4, French, - lymantrid%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1994-03-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Cultural Practices (Agriculture)
- Crop Protection
- Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- defoliating insect
1, record 5, English, defoliating%20insect
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small arthropod that strips a plant of its leaves. 2, record 5, English, - defoliating%20insect
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The gypsy moth(Porthetria dispar) is the most serious defoliating insect of hardwood trees in the eastern United States. 2, record 5, English, - defoliating%20insect
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Soin des cultures (Agriculture)
- Protection des végétaux
- Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- insecte défoliant
1, record 5, French, insecte%20d%C3%A9foliant
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- herbivore défoliant 2, record 5, French, herbivore%20d%C3%A9foliant
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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