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INDEHISCENT [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-02-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Plant Biology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- achene
1, record 1, English, achene
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- akene 2, record 1, English, akene
correct
- achenium 2, record 1, English, achenium
correct
- achaene 2, record 1, English, achaene
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A one-seeded, dry, indehiscent fruit with seed attached to pericarp(fruit wall) at one point only. 3, record 1, English, - achene
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Biologie végétale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- akène
1, record 1, French, ak%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- achène 2, record 1, French, ach%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
- achaine 2, record 1, French, achaine
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fruit sec indéhiscent, à une seule graine, n'adhérant pas aux parois du fruit (enveloppe). 3, record 1, French, - ak%C3%A8ne
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-05-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Plant Biology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- caryopsis
1, record 2, English, caryopsis
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- grain 2, record 2, English, grain
correct
- kernel 3, record 2, English, kernel
correct
- KRNL 4, record 2, English, KRNL
correct
- KRNL 4, record 2, English, KRNL
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A simple, dry, one-seeded indehiscent fruit, with the pericarp firmly united all around the seed coat [as in wheat and other plants of the grass family(Poaceae) ] 1, record 2, English, - caryopsis
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
caryopsides: plural. 5, record 2, English, - caryopsis
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In botanical language a grain of a cereal plant is not a "seed" but a "fruit" of the kind called caryopsis. 6, record 2, English, - caryopsis
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
kernel; KRNL: term and abbreviation used at the Canadian Grain Commission. 7, record 2, English, - caryopsis
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Biologie végétale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- caryopse
1, record 2, French, caryopse
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- grain 2, record 2, French, grain
correct, masculine noun
- KRNL 3, record 2, French, KRNL
correct, masculine noun
- KRNL 3, record 2, French, KRNL
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fruit indéhiscent simple, sec, à une seule graine, dont le péricarpe est fermement uni [...] au spermoderme; c’est le fruit caractéristique des graminées [Poaceae]. 4, record 2, French, - caryopse
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
grain; KRNL : terme et abréviation en usage à la Commission canadienne des grains. 5, record 2, French, - caryopse
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Biología vegetal
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- grano
1, record 2, Spanish, grano
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- cariópside 1, record 2, Spanish, cari%C3%B3pside
correct, feminine noun
- cariopse 1, record 2, Spanish, cariopse
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Una cariópside o cariopse, es un tipo de fruto simple, similar al aquenio, formado a partir de un único carpelo, seco e indehiscente. En ella el integumento y el pericarpio se han fusionado, formando una piel protectora. Llamada también "grano", es el tipo de fruto típico de las gramíneas (Poaceae) o cereales; el trigo (Triticum spp.), el arroz (Oryza sativa) y el maíz (Zea mays) forman cariópsides. En muchos casos, las "cáscaras" que protegen a estos frutos son los restos de las brácteas florales que los recubren; en sí, el integumento se ha incorporado a la parte que se consume. 1, record 2, Spanish, - grano
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-04-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Botany
- Plant Biology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- drupe
1, record 3, English, drupe
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A fleshy, indehiscent fruit with a stony endocarp surrounding a usually single seed, as in a peach or cherry. 2, record 3, English, - drupe
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
drupe: term used at the Canadian Grain Commission. 3, record 3, English, - drupe
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Botanique
- Biologie végétale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- drupe
1, record 3, French, drupe
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fruit charnu simple, dérivé d'un seul carpelle, contenant généralement une seule graine, dont la partie interne du fruit est dure et peut adhérer à la graine [p. ex. cerise, pêche]. 2, record 3, French, - drupe
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans la drupe, la partie profonde du péricarpe [«endocarpe»] prend la consistance du bois. 3, record 3, French, - drupe
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
drupe : terme en usage à la Commission canadienne des grains. 4, record 3, French, - drupe
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Botánica
- Biología vegetal
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- drupa
1, record 3, Spanish, drupa
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- fruta de carozo 2, record 3, Spanish, fruta%20de%20carozo
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fruto carnoso cuyo endocarpio forma un hueso. 1, record 3, Spanish, - drupa
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Las cerezas, damascos (albaricoques), y ciruelas son ejemplos de frutas de carozo. 3, record 3, Spanish, - drupa
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-01-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Plant Biology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- balausta
1, record 4, English, balausta
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A many-celled, many-seeded indehiscent fruit with tough pericarp(such as pomegranate). 2, record 4, English, - balausta
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Biologie végétale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- balauste
1, record 4, French, balauste
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fruit charnu indéhiscent, multi loculaire et à graines multiples comme la grenade, fruit du Punica granatum (grenadier ou balaustier). 2, record 4, French, - balauste
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-06-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Botany
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- indehiscent
1, record 5, English, indehiscent
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Describing a fruit or fruiting body that does not open to release its seeds or spores when ripe. 2, record 5, English, - indehiscent
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Botanique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- indéhiscent
1, record 5, French, ind%C3%A9hiscent
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qui ne s'ouvre pas spontanément, à l'époque de la maturité. 1, record 5, French, - ind%C3%A9hiscent
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Botánica
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- indehiscente
1, record 5, Spanish, indehiscente
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dice de un fruto o cuerpo fructífero que, cuando madura, no se abre naturalmente para liberar la semilla o las esporas. 1, record 5, Spanish, - indehiscente
Record 6 - internal organization data 2008-09-12
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Botany
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- samara
1, record 6, English, samara
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A samara is a type of fruit in which a flattened wing of fibrous, papery tissue develops from the ovary wall. A samara is a simple dry fruit and indehiscent(not opening along a seam). The shape of a samara enables the wind to carry the seed away from the parent tree. 2, record 6, English, - samara
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Botanique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- samare
1, record 6, French, samare
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fruit sec indéhiscent ailé contenant une seule graine (rarement deux). 1, record 6, French, - samare
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fruit de l'érable, de l'orme et du hêtre, entre autres. 2, record 6, French, - samare
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1998-05-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- Plant Biology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- utricle
1, record 7, English, utricle
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bladder-like pericarp of certain fungi; an air-bladder of aquatic plants; membranous indehiscent one-celled fruit. 2, record 7, English, - utricle
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Biologie végétale
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- utricule
1, record 7, French, utricule
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Organe ressemblant à une petite outre membraneuse. 2, record 7, French, - utricule
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Akène très mince à péricarpe presque membraneux. 3, record 7, French, - utricule
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1994-07-06
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Fruits and Vegetables (Types and Processing - Food Ind.)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An indehiscent fleshy 1-celled or falsely 3-celled many seeded berry(as a pumpkin, squash, melon, or cucumber) that has a hard rind and is the characteristic fruit of the gourd family. 2, record 8, English, - pepo
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The fruit of the Cucurbitaceae (gourd family) is a berry (referred to as a pepo) with a leathery or hard exocarp. 3, record 8, English, - pepo
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Fruits et légumes (Types et traitement - Alimentation)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- fruit des Cucurbitacées
1, record 8, French, fruit%20des%20Cucurbitac%C3%A9es
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- baie des Cucurbitacées 2, record 8, French, baie%20des%20Cucurbitac%C3%A9es
feminine noun
- pépon 3, record 8, French, p%C3%A9pon
masculine noun
- péponide 3, record 8, French, p%C3%A9ponide
masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fruits-à-pépins, charnus (dont la paroi s'épaissit, devient juteuse et molle à maturité), ne s'ouvrant pas, ce sont les baies (citrouille et autres Cucurbitacées) 2, record 8, French, - fruit%20des%20Cucurbitac%C3%A9es
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les fruits des Cucurbitacées, lisses ou galeux, aux formes inattendues et aux coloris variés de vert, jaune, orange, commencent à se former au début de l'automne. 4, record 8, French, - fruit%20des%20Cucurbitac%C3%A9es
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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