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WINTER THAW [1 record]

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Record 1 2003-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plant Biology
  • Maple-Sugar Industry
DEF

The period of the year that occurs between the end of winter and the beginning of spring, when tree roots begin to thaw and have their vessels filled with sap that flows up to the top of trees, as temperature is getting milder.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biologie végétale
  • Industrie de l'érable
DEF

Période de l'année qui s'échelonne de la fin de l'hiver jusqu'au début du printemps au cours de laquelle les racines des arbres, sous l'action de températures plus douces, se remplissent de sève qui se distribue dans les vaisseaux ligneux en montant jusqu'au sommet.

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