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INDICATOR PLANT [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-07-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Soil Improvement and Fertilizer Management
- Plant and Crop Production
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- soil test phosphorus
1, record 1, English, soil%20test%20phosphorus
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- STP 2, record 1, English, STP
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- soil test P 2, record 1, English, soil%20test%20P
correct
- soil test phosphorus concentration 3, record 1, English, soil%20test%20phosphorus%20concentration
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Soil test phosphorus(STP) is an indicator of how much [phosphorus] is expected to be available for plant use. If STP values are to be compared, the laboratory test method for extracting [phosphorus] and how the number is reported(parts per million – ppm or lbs/acre) must be known. 2, record 1, English, - soil%20test%20phosphorus
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Different testing laboratories can use different methods for extracting [phosphorus], producing different test results that are difficult to compare even for the same sample. 2, record 1, English, - soil%20test%20phosphorus
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Fumure et amélioration du sol
- Cultures (Agriculture)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- concentration de phosphore dans le sol
1, record 1, French, concentration%20de%20phosphore%20dans%20le%20sol
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- concentration de P dans le sol 2, record 1, French, concentration%20de%20P%20dans%20le%20sol
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-04-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Plant Biology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- whole plant physiology
1, record 2, English, whole%20plant%20physiology
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Modeling of trees based on whole-plant physiology is a powerful tool to understand function and structure of forest ecosystems... In particular, whole-plant carbon budget is a sensitive and biologically meaningful indicator to understand plant responses to environmental changes... 1, record 2, English, - whole%20plant%20physiology
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Biologie végétale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- physiologie de la plante entière
1, record 2, French, physiologie%20de%20la%20plante%20enti%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La combinaison des stratégies de génomique fonctionnelle et des approches de biologie des systèmes sont un moyen puissant de lier la physiologie de la plante entière, l'adaptation au stress et la sélection végétale, à l'information sur la transcription des gènes et leur régulation, la variation des métabolites et les réseaux d'interactions. 1, record 2, French, - physiologie%20de%20la%20plante%20enti%C3%A8re
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-11-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Pollution (General)
- Botany
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- bioindicator plant
1, record 3, English, bioindicator%20plant
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- sentinel plant 2, record 3, English, sentinel%20plant
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A bioindicator plant has been defined as a sensitive species that responds in a characteristic and predictable manner to the conditions that occur in a particular region or habitat (Mellanby, 2000). 3, record 3, English, - bioindicator%20plant
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bioindicators are species used to monitor the health of an environment or ecosystem. They are any biological species or group of species whose function, population, or status can be used to determine ecosystem or environmental integrity. 4, record 3, English, - bioindicator%20plant
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Bioindicators are often introduced plant species known as sentinels. 5, record 3, English, - bioindicator%20plant
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Bioindicator plant evaluation, exposure, indicator, measurement, monitoring, variety. 6, record 3, English, - bioindicator%20plant
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Polluant in a bioindicator plant. 6, record 3, English, - bioindicator%20plant
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 PHR
Ozone bioindicator plant monitoring. 6, record 3, English, - bioindicator%20plant
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 PHR
Milkweed is a bioindicator plant. 6, record 3, English, - bioindicator%20plant
Record 3, Key term(s)
- bio-indicator plant
- bio indicator plant
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Pollution (Généralités)
- Botanique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- plante bio-indicatrice
1, record 3, French, plante%20bio%2Dindicatrice
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- plante bioindicatrice 2, record 3, French, plante%20bioindicatrice
correct, feminine noun
- plante sentinelle 3, record 3, French, plante%20sentinelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La fève, Vicia faba est choisie comme première espèce végétale. C'est une plante supérieure dicotylédone, de la famille des Fabaceae (légumineuses). Nous utiliserons le cultivar Primabel de type «aguadulce» à longue cosse (longueur moyenne 25 cm), contenant 7 à 8 graines. Cette plante a déjà fait l'objet d'expérimentations dans la littérature et elle est recommandée par la norme AFNOR NF T 90-327 pour l'évaluation de la génotoxicité, du fait de sa grande sensibilité vis-à-vis des micropolluants et de sa facilité d'obtention. Par exemple, elle a déjà été utilisée pour étudier les effets mutagènes des micropolluants rencontrés dans l'environnement. C'est un bon indicateur car elle est très sensible avec de courtes périodes de traitement. Elle est donc actuellement utilisée comme plante sentinelle. 4, record 3, French, - plante%20bio%2Dindicatrice
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un bio-indicateur est un indicateur constitué par une espèce végétale, fongique ou animale ou par un groupe d'espèces (groupe éco-sociologique) ou groupement végétal dont la présence (ou l'état) renseigne sur certaines caractéristiques écologiques (c'est-à-dire physico-chimiques, microclimatique, biologiques et fonctionnelle) de l'environnement, ou sur l'incidence de certaines pratiques. On les utilise notamment pour la bioévaluation environnementale (suivi de l'état de l'environnement, ou de l'efficacité de mesures compensatoires ou restauratoires). 5, record 3, French, - plante%20bio%2Dindicatrice
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[Les] végétaux bioindicateurs (végétaux sentinelles) [sont utilisés] pour la surveillance directe et continue des eaux de rejet. 6, record 3, French, - plante%20bio%2Dindicatrice
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Végétaux bioindicateurs de la pollution photochimique. 7, record 3, French, - plante%20bio%2Dindicatrice
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-04-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Plant Biology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- cuprophyte
1, record 4, English, cuprophyte
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A plant adapted to, or tolerating high copper levels in the soil. 2, record 4, English, - cuprophyte
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[This type of plant is] frequently used as an indicator of the soil type. 2, record 4, English, - cuprophyte
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Biologie végétale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- cuprophyte
1, record 4, French, cuprophyte
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Végétal capable de se développer sur des sols riches en cuivre, bien que ce métal soit phytotoxique à des concentrations relativement faibles. 2, record 4, French, - cuprophyte
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2009-01-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- recovery
1, record 5, English, recovery
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- recovery of the water table 2, record 5, English, recovery%20of%20the%20water%20table
correct
- water table recovery 3, record 5, English, water%20table%20recovery
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[The] rising of the water level or piezometric surface in and around a pumped well after stoppage of pumping [or the] rising movement of the water table or the piezometric surface caused by recharge following upon a period of depletion. 4, record 5, English, - recovery
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... groundwater pumping will continue to be conducted in an environmentally conservative manner as was done during the 1990-91 and 1991-92 runoff years until there has been a substantial recovery in soil moisture and water table conditions in areas of Types B, C, and D vegetation that have been affected by groundwater pumping. The Standing Committee will establish annual pumping programs based on an evaluation of current conditions, including soil moisture level, water table depth, degree of water table recovery, soil type, vegetation conditions, the results of studies pertaining to vegetation recovery, and compliance with the goals of the Agreement. 5, record 5, English, - recovery
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The plant communities that we monitor require periodic connection to the groundwater for long-term survival and recovery from drought. Unfortunately, the on/off status often is not an accurate indicator of whether groundwater is reaching the plant root zone, but the rise of water above the water table due to capillarity is detected easily by the monitoring. Using the soil water and groundwater data, we determine which monitoring sites are connected with the water table and which still need water table recovery. 6, record 5, English, - recovery
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Recovery cycle. 7, record 5, English, - recovery
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- remontée du niveau
1, record 5, French, remont%C3%A9e%20du%20niveau
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- remontée du niveau d'une nappe 1, record 5, French, remont%C3%A9e%20du%20niveau%20d%27une%20nappe
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mouvement ascendant du niveau de l'eau ou de la surface piézométrique à l'intérieur et autour du puits après un arrêt du pompage [ou en raison d'une] réalimentation faisant suite à une période d'épuisement. 2, record 5, French, - remont%C3%A9e%20du%20niveau
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- recuperación
1, record 5, Spanish, recuperaci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- recuperación de un acuífero 1, record 5, Spanish, recuperaci%C3%B3n%20de%20un%20acu%C3%ADfero
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Elevación del nivel de agua o de la superficie piezométrica en y alrededor de un pozo de bombeo, después de cesar el bombeo [o] movimiento ascendente del nivel freático o de la superficie piezométrica causado por la recarga que sigue a un período de agotamiento. 2, record 5, Spanish, - recuperaci%C3%B3n
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-05-30
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Botany
- Soil Science
- Geological Prospecting
- Geochemistry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- indicator plant
1, record 6, English, indicator%20plant
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] plant characteristic of specific soil or site conditions. 2, record 6, English, - indicator%20plant
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Supergene base metal and precious metal deposits may in some climatic zones be characterized by certain base metal indicator plants, thus permitting the use of geobotanical surveys. 3, record 6, English, - indicator%20plant
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Botanique
- Science du sol
- Prospection géologique
- Géochimie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- plante indicatrice
1, record 6, French, plante%20indicatrice
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- végétal indicateur 2, record 6, French, v%C3%A9g%C3%A9tal%20indicateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plante jugée caractéristique d'un milieu, plus particulièrement, d'un sol donné. 3, record 6, French, - plante%20indicatrice
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les gîtes supergènes de métaux communs et de métaux précieux peuvent dans certaines zones climatiques être caractérisés par la présence de certain végétaux indicateurs de la présence de métaux communs, ce qui permet de faire appel à des levées géobotaniques. 2, record 6, French, - plante%20indicatrice
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-01-02
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
- Geochemistry
- Geochemical Prospecting
- Geological Research and Exploration
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- biogeochemical method
1, record 7, English, biogeochemical%20method
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Biogeochemical methods, where a specific genus of plant is analyzed for specific indicator elements, can be used in areas of residual and shallow glacial overburden. 1, record 7, English, - biogeochemical%20method
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
- Géochimie
- Prospection géochimique
- Recherches et prospections géologiques
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- méthode biogéochimique
1, record 7, French, m%C3%A9thode%20biog%C3%A9ochimique
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les méthodes biogéochimiques, par lesquelles un genre végétal particulier est analysé en vue du dosage d'éléments indicateurs spécifiques, peuvent être employées dans les secteurs de morts-terrains résiduels et de morts-terrains glaciaires peu épais. 1, record 7, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20biog%C3%A9ochimique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1999-05-18
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Indicator plant species in canadian forests
1, record 8, English, Indicator%20plant%20species%20in%20canadian%20forests
correct, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
By Gordon S. Ringius. Ottawa: Canadian Forest Service, 1997. 1, record 8, English, - Indicator%20plant%20species%20in%20canadian%20forests
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Plantes indicatrices des forêts canadiennes
1, record 8, French, Plantes%20indicatrices%20des%20for%C3%AAts%20canadiennes
correct, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ottawa : Service canadien des forêts, 1997. 1, record 8, French, - Plantes%20indicatrices%20des%20for%C3%AAts%20canadiennes
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1997-01-01
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Drug and Beverage Crops
- Tobacco Industry
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- tobacco indicator plant 1, record 9, English, tobacco%20indicator%20plant
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Culture des plantes alcaloïfères
- Industrie du tabac
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- plant de tabac témoin
1, record 9, French, plant%20de%20tabac%20t%C3%A9moin
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1993-11-19
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Crop Protection
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- index plant
1, record 10, English, index%20plant
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- indicator plant host 1, record 10, English, indicator%20plant%20%20host
correct
- indicator plant 2, record 10, English, indicator%20plant
correct
- test plant 2, record 10, English, test%20plant
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Indexing : Process of determining the presence of disease in a plant by transferring inoculum from the plant to another in which diagnostic symptoms develop. The second plant is termed a "test plant" or an "indicator plant". 2, record 10, English, - index%20plant
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Protection des végétaux
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- plante indicateur
1, record 10, French, plante%20indicateur
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- plante test 1, record 10, French, plante%20test
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plante qui sert d'indicateur pour le dépistage et l'identification des viroses. 1, record 10, French, - plante%20indicateur
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1988-08-15
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Plant and Crop Production
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- yield/moisture index 1, record 11, English, yield%2Fmoisture%20index
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The yield moisture index is a better indicator of the impact on crop yield of a given level or rainfall. It interprets the impact of a certain amount of rainfall during each critical stage of plant development on the basis of water requirements for the crop at that time period. 1, record 11, English, - yield%2Fmoisture%20index
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Cultures (Agriculture)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- indice rendement-humidité 1, record 11, French, indice%20rendement%2Dhumidit%C3%A9
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On a même établi une corrélation entre le nombre de millimètres d'eau tombant en une année et plus particulièrement en hiver et les rendements des cultures. 2, record 11, French, - indice%20rendement%2Dhumidit%C3%A9
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1985-10-10
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Air Pollution
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- atmospheric concentrations of SO2
1, record 12, English, atmospheric%20concentrations%20of%20SO2
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- SO2 atmospheric concentrations 2, record 12, English, SO2%20atmospheric%20concentrations
proposal
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Much work has been done on bryophytes and lichens. the latter in particular have been used as indicator plants to reflect atmospheric concentrations of SO2 and other gases, but no clear relationship between plant distribution and patterns of acid rain has yet been demonstrated. 1, record 12, English, - atmospheric%20concentrations%20of%20SO2
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
SO2. 2, record 12, English, - atmospheric%20concentrations%20of%20SO2
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'air
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- concentrations de SO2 dans l'atmosphère
1, record 12, French, concentrations%20de%20SO2%20dans%20l%27atmosph%C3%A8re
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
SO2. 2, record 12, French, - concentrations%20de%20SO2%20dans%20l%27atmosph%C3%A8re
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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