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HEALING TREE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-07-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Plant Biology
- Maple Syrup Production
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- compartmentalization
1, record 1, English, compartmentalization
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- walling off 2, record 1, English, walling%20off
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The natural healing process within wood tissues in which the tree prevents the spread of disease-causing organisms by building physical and chemical barriers(walls) within the affected zone. 2, record 1, English, - compartmentalization
Record 1, Key term(s)
- walling-off
- compartmentalisation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Biologie végétale
- Acériculture
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- compartimentage
1, record 1, French, compartimentage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- compartimentation 2, record 1, French, compartimentation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Le modèle CODIT («Compartmentalization of Decay in Trees»)] présente le compartimentage comme une série de modifications anatomiques provoquées par une blessure ou une infection. L'arbre développe ainsi quatre murs qui isolent la zone atteinte et forment un compartiment étanche. 3, record 1, French, - compartimentage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-06-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Silviculture
- Forestry Operations
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- girdle
1, record 2, English, girdle
correct, verb
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The act of removing a band of bark from around a tree trunk [for killing the tree]. 2, record 2, English, - girdle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Must] be deep enough to prevent the tree from healing. Can be done with a hand saw or axe. 3, record 2, English, - girdle
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sylviculture
- Exploitation forestière
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- anneler
1, record 2, French, anneler
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Retirer un ruban étroit d'écorce autour d'un tronc d'arbre ou d'une tige (branche, rameau, etc.) afin de tuer ces derniers. 2, record 2, French, - anneler
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-06-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Plant Diseases
- Xylology (The Study of Wood)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- catface
1, record 3, English, catface
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- cat face 2, record 3, English, cat%20face
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A defect on the surface of a tree or log resulting from a wound where healing has not re-established the normal cross-section. 1, record 3, English, - catface
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Maladies des plantes
- Xylologie (Étude des bois)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- tête de chat
1, record 3, French, t%C3%AAte%20de%20chat
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Anomalie apparaissant à la surface d'un arbre ou d'une bille par suite d'une blessure dont la cicatrisation n'a pas encore redonné sa forme caractéristique à l'écorce. 2, record 3, French, - t%C3%AAte%20de%20chat
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1993-02-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- The Healing Tree
1, record 4, English, The%20Healing%20Tree
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1992 Heritage Day Poster of Heritage Canada. Also a painting 1, record 4, English, - The%20Healing%20Tree
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- L'arbre qui guérit
1, record 4, French, L%27arbre%20qui%20gu%C3%A9rit
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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