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ROOT ANCHORAGE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-02-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Horticulture
- Plant and Crop Production
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- feeder roots
1, record 1, English, feeder%20roots
correct, plural noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When a tree seed germinates, the first(primary) root grows down in the soil in response to gravity. Secondary roots then branch off horizontally, with subsequent branching into tertiary roots, etc. Absorption of water and mineral nutrients is the function of the very fine, non-woody roots(the feeder roots). With continued growth, each root will lose its ability for absorption. These larger woody roots then function as the transport system for water and nutrients from the new feeder roots to the stem. They are also the tree's system of anchorage and a food storage area. The resulting system thus consists of several main transport roots that extend radically and horizontally from the tree base and divide into ever smaller roots, each ending in a dense mass of fine feeder roots. 2, record 1, English, - feeder%20roots
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Horticulture
- Cultures (Agriculture)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- racine non ligneuse
1, record 1, French, racine%20non%20ligneuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- racine nourricière 2, record 1, French, racine%20nourrici%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
- racine fine 1, record 1, French, racine%20fine
correct, feminine noun
- racine absorbante 1, record 1, French, racine%20absorbante
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les racines des arbres et des arbustes assurent leur ancrage dans le sol, l'absorption d'eau et de minéraux, le transport de la sève et le stockage de matière nutritive. Elles peuvent être grossièrement divisées en deux grandes catégories : • les racines ligneuses qui forment la structure du système racinaire et assurent l'ancrage ainsi que le support de la plante; • les racines non ligneuses, souvent appelées «racines nourricières», «racines fines» ou «racines absorbantes», qui ont pour principale fonction d'absorber l'eau et les éléments minéraux. 1, record 1, French, - racine%20non%20ligneuse
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Horticultura
- Producción vegetal
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- raíces de alimentación
1, record 1, Spanish, ra%C3%ADces%20de%20alimentaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El oxígeno tomado mediante las lenticelas se transporta hasta las raíces finas, en donde se excreta y forma una rizosfera oxigenada, en donde las raíces de alimentación absorben nutrientes elementales como nitratos y fosfatos. 1, record 1, Spanish, - ra%C3%ADces%20de%20alimentaci%C3%B3n
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-05-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Plant Biology
- Plant and Crop Production
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- root anchorage
1, record 2, English, root%20anchorage
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The field should not be flooded for at least 6-8 days after seedling to provide enough oxygen for seed germination and enable good root anchorage. 1, record 2, English, - root%20anchorage
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Biologie végétale
- Cultures (Agriculture)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- enracinement
1, record 2, French, enracinement
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Toutefois, l'importance de l'effet du travail du sol sur le système racinaire dépend largement de l'état physique initial du profil cultural. Dans un sol déjà bien structuré au départ [...] les modifications de l'état physique du sol dues au travail et donc les effets sur l'enracinement seront moins nets ou même inexistants. 1, record 2, French, - enracinement
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Biología vegetal
- Producción vegetal
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- arraigo
1, record 2, Spanish, arraigo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Acción y efecto de echar raíces. 1, record 2, Spanish, - arraigo
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-06-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Plant Biology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- anchorage
1, record 3, English, anchorage
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The act of anchoring or condition of having established cohesive root contact with rooting medium. 2, record 3, English, - anchorage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The first structure to emerge from the germinating seed is the root, enabling the developing seedling to become anchored in the soil and to absorb water. This reflects the two primary functions of roots, namely anchorage and absorption. 3, record 3, English, - anchorage
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Biologie végétale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- ancrage
1, record 3, French, ancrage
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La première structure qui émerge de la graine à la germination est la racine embryonnaire qui permet à la plantule en développement de se fixer au sol et d'absorber l'eau. Cela traduit les deux fonctions essentielles des racines, l'ancrage et l'absorption. 1, record 3, French, - ancrage
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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