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MICROFLORA [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-11-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Ecosystems
- Zoology
- Soil Science
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- soil microfauna
1, record 1, English, soil%20microfauna
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Soil microfauna consists of protozoa, nematodes and small-sized collembola and mites. Microfauna is usually defined as being smaller than 0. 2 mm, although some soil nematodes can reach lengths of 5. 0 mm. Soil microfauna play a major role in the decomposition and turnover of organic matter, regulation of population densities of microflora and other biochemical processes. 1, record 1, English, - soil%20microfauna
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A handful of soil will contain thousands of microfaunal organisms. 1, record 1, English, - soil%20microfauna
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Écosystèmes
- Zoologie
- Science du sol
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- microfaune du sol
1, record 1, French, microfaune%20du%20sol
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'acidification des sols peut engendrer la disparition de la microflore et de la microfaune du sol ce qui aura comme conséquence de ralentir les processus de décomposition de la matière organique. 2, record 1, French, - microfaune%20du%20sol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le broyage précoce et l'enfouissement superficiel des résidus de récolte mobilise la microfaune du sol qui utilisera l'azote du sol pour dégrader cette biomasse (phénomène de faim d'azote). 3, record 1, French, - microfaune%20du%20sol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
microfaune du sol : terme extrait du «Glossaire de l’agriculture» et reproduit avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques. 4, record 1, French, - microfaune%20du%20sol
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-12-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Bowels
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- intestinal microbiota
1, record 2, English, intestinal%20microbiota
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- gut microbiota 2, record 2, English, gut%20microbiota
correct
- intestinal flora 3, record 2, English, intestinal%20flora
correct
- gut flora 2, record 2, English, gut%20flora
correct
- intestinal microflora 1, record 2, English, intestinal%20microflora
correct
- gut microflora 4, record 2, English, gut%20microflora
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The bacteria normally residing within the lumen of the intestine. 5, record 2, English, - intestinal%20microbiota
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Intestins
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- microbiote intestinal
1, record 2, French, microbiote%20intestinal
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- flore intestinale 2, record 2, French, flore%20intestinale
correct, feminine noun
- microflore intestinale 3, record 2, French, microflore%20intestinale
correct, feminine noun
- flore microbienne intestinale 3, record 2, French, flore%20microbienne%20intestinale
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des bactéries vivant dans l'intestin. 4, record 2, French, - microbiote%20intestinal
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Intestinos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- flora intestinal
1, record 2, Spanish, flora%20intestinal
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conjunto de bacterias propias del intestino, particularmente en vertebrados. 2, record 2, Spanish, - flora%20intestinal
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-11-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Botany
- Soil Science
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- edaphic microflora
1, record 3, English, edaphic%20microflora
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Botanique
- Science du sol
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- microflore édaphique
1, record 3, French, microflore%20%C3%A9daphique
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2009-09-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Paleontology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- spore-pollen zonation
1, record 4, English, spore%2Dpollen%20zonation
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- spore pollen zonation 2, record 4, English, spore%20pollen%20zonation
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The spore-pollen zonation evolved in two halves. The older half(Tricolporites apoxyexinus to Appendicisporites distocarinatus Zones) was developed in the Otway Basin in response to oil company exploration(Dettmann and Playford, 1969). Palynofloras above this point were loosely grouped into a "Nothofagidites Microflora. "The younger half of the palynological succession(Nothofagidites senectus to Tricolpites(Forcipites) longus Zones) was developed in the Gippsland Basin by Esso, and was published by Stover and Evans(1973), Stover and Partridge(1973) and Partridge(1976). These two halves were brought together by Helby et al.(1987), and provide the current framework... 3, record 4, English, - spore%2Dpollen%20zonation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
spore pollen zonation: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 4, record 4, English, - spore%2Dpollen%20zonation
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Paléontologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- zonation sporopollinique
1, record 4, French, zonation%20sporopollinique
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- zonation sporo-pollinique 2, record 4, French, zonation%20sporo%2Dpollinique
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les zones sporopolliniques. - Le diagramme pollinique est fortement dominé par les graminées dont le pourcentage ne descend pas au-dessous de 70 %. 3, record 4, French, - zonation%20sporopollinique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
zonation sporo-pollinique : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 4, record 4, French, - zonation%20sporopollinique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-04-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Cheese and Dairy Products
- Biological Sciences
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- probiotic yogurt
1, record 5, English, probiotic%20yogurt
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Probiotic yogurt has cultures which survive the gastroinstestinal passage. The major health benefits are immune function, immune stimulation, and a positive balance of the microflora. 1, record 5, English, - probiotic%20yogurt
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Laiterie, beurrerie et fromagerie
- Sciences biologiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- yogourt probiotique
1, record 5, French, yogourt%20probiotique
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La Dre Catherine Stanton (Dairy Products Research Centre, TEAGASC, Irlande) a mentionné, au tout début de son exposé sur les probiotiques (agents microbiens vivants présents dans les aliments), que le marché des aliments fonctionnels pourrait dépasser celui des aliments à faible teneur en matières grasses. [...] Les produits laitiers occupent la plus grande part (environ 50%) du marché des aliments fonctionnels en Europe et le yogourt probiotique représente environ 10% de ce marché. 2, record 5, French, - yogourt%20probiotique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
yogourt : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2006). 3, record 5, French, - yogourt%20probiotique
Record 5, Key term(s)
- yaourt probiotique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Productos lácteos
- Ciencias biológicas
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- yogurt probiótico
1, record 5, Spanish, yogurt%20probi%C3%B3tico
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-12-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
- Soil Science
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- microflora
1, record 6, English, microflora
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- microbial population 2, record 6, English, microbial%20population
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The part of the plant population consisting of individuals that are too small to be clearly distinguished without the use of a microscope. It includes algae, bacteria, and fungi. 3, record 6, English, - microflora
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
- Science du sol
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- microflore
1, record 6, French, microflore
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- flore microbienne 2, record 6, French, flore%20microbienne
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie de la flore comprenant les organismes qui ne sont nettement visibles qu'à l'aide d'un microscope. La microflore comprend certaines algues, les bactéries et certains champignons. 3, record 6, French, - microflore
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Amendement des sols. [...] l'introduction dans le sol de boues organiques stabilisées ou digérées peut faciliter la prolifération de la flore microbienne autotrophe du sol, agissant directement sur la nutrition minérale des végétaux. 4, record 6, French, - microflore
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Genética
- Ciencia del suelo
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- microflora
1, record 6, Spanish, microflora
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Flora microscópica. 2, record 6, Spanish, - microflora
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-06-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Botany
- Soil Science
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- soil microflora
1, record 7, English, soil%20microflora
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Botanique
- Science du sol
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- microflore des sols
1, record 7, French, microflore%20des%20sols
see observation, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cahier Anhydride sulfureux, 6.6 (coll, Enviroguide); Enc. de l'écologie, Larousse, 1977, p. 92. 1, record 7, French, - microflore%20des%20sols
Record 7, Key term(s)
- microflore du sol
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Botánica
- Ciencia del suelo
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- microflora del suelo
1, record 7, Spanish, microflora%20del%20suelo
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-02-05
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Food Industries
- Biochemistry
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- friendly bacteria
1, record 8, English, friendly%20bacteria
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
History has seen many culture wars, but perhaps nothing quite like the one shaping up in grocery and health food stores around the globe. This one is not based on societal ferment, however, but the real thing : microorganisms in the form of friendly bacteria known as probiotic microflora. And the war is among food companies attempting to exploit mounting evidence that these probiotics have an amazingly positive effect on the human body. 1, record 8, English, - friendly%20bacteria
Record 8, Key term(s)
- friendly bacterium
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Industrie de l'alimentation
- Biochimie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- bonnes bactéries
1, record 8, French, bonnes%20bact%C3%A9ries
correct, see observation, feminine noun, plural
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- bactéries amies 2, record 8, French, bact%C3%A9ries%20amies
proposal, see observation, feminine noun, plural
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'équilibre de notre flore intestinale est le garant de notre santé et de notre forme. En effet, parmi les milliards de bactéries naturellement présentes dans l'intestin, certaines facilitent l'assimilation des éléments nutritionnels indispensables à l'organisme (nutriments, vitamines, minéraux et autres oligo-éléments) et régulent le transit. Ce sont les bonnes bactéries. 3, record 8, French, - bonnes%20bact%C3%A9ries
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bonnes bactéries; bactéries amies : pluriel d'usage. 2, record 8, French, - bonnes%20bact%C3%A9ries
Record 8, Key term(s)
- bonne bactérie
- bactérie amie
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-12-05
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Food Industries
- Biochemistry
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- probiotic microflora
1, record 9, English, probiotic%20microflora
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
History has seen many culture wars, but perhaps nothing quite like the one shaping up in grocery and health food stores around the globe. This one is not based on societal ferment, however, but the real thing : microorganisms in the form of friendly bacteria known as probiotic microflora. And the war is among food companies attempting to exploit mounting evidence that these probiotics have an amazingly positive effect on the human body. 1, record 9, English, - probiotic%20microflora
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Industrie de l'alimentation
- Biochimie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- microflore probiotique
1, record 9, French, microflore%20probiotique
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Candida Complex est une formule préparée avec des enzymes de plantes, une microflore probiotique et des plantes antifongiques. Les enzymes de plantes activent la biodisponibilité des plantes contenues dans la formule, préviennent la toxémie intestinale et stimulent la digestion. Candida Complex contient des bactéries probiotiques qui recolonisent l'intestin afin d'aider à contrôler les populations fongiques. 1, record 9, French, - microflore%20probiotique
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2001-03-15
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Ecosystems
- Geochemistry
- Petrography
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- biotic rock
1, record 10, English, biotic%20rock
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Biodiversity's "abiotic, ""non-living", "inorganic" and inanimate matrix is inseparable from, encapsulating of all organisms, shaping their form, structure, behaviour, communications, life. Components of the matrix are : water(made possible all aquatic life and determined their forms and other characteristics), air(made possible : flying birds, lungs, leaves, communications, etc.), soil(made possible : roots, microflora and fauna, etc.), sediment(made possible all organisms that live in sediments), limestone and other biotic rocks(makes mollusc shells, bones, etc.), minerals, nutrients,(essential for animal blood; plant food). 1, record 10, English, - biotic%20rock
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Écosystèmes
- Géochimie
- Pétrographie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- roche d'origine organique
1, record 10, French, roche%20d%27origine%20organique
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Voici les éléments de cette matrice : [...] les sédiments (qui ont rendu possibles les organismes qui y vivent); le calcaire et les autres roches d'origine organique (formés de coquilles de mollusques, d'os, etc.). 1, record 10, French, - roche%20d%27origine%20organique
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1997-04-15
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Ecosystems
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- inanimate matrix
1, record 11, English, inanimate%20matrix
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- abiotic matrix 1, record 11, English, abiotic%20matrix
correct
- non-living matrix 1, record 11, English, non%2Dliving%20matrix
correct
- inorganic matrix 1, record 11, English, inorganic%20matrix
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The connected water, soil, sediment, air, and other physical elements within which all organisms evolved. 1, record 11, English, - inanimate%20matrix
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Biodiversity's "abiotic, ""non-living", "inorganic" and inanimate matrix is inseparable from, encapsulating of all organisms, shaping their form, structure, behaviour, communications, life histories, etc. The components of the matrix are : water(made possible all aquatic life and determined their forms and other characteristics), air(made possible : flying birds, lungs, leaves, communications, etc.), soil(made possible : roots, microflora and fauna, etc.), sediment(made possible all organisms that live in sediments), limestone and other biotic rocks(makes mollusc shells, bones, etc.), minerals, nutrients,(essential for animal blood; plant food). 1, record 11, English, - inanimate%20matrix
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Écosystèmes
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- matrice abiotique
1, record 11, French, matrice%20abiotique
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- matrice non vivante 1, record 11, French, matrice%20non%20vivante
feminine noun
- matrice inorganique 1, record 11, French, matrice%20inorganique
feminine noun
- matrice inanimée 1, record 11, French, matrice%20inanim%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La matrice essentielle de la biodiversité. La matrice «abiotique, «non vivante», «inorganique» et «inanimée» de la biodiversité est indissociable de l'ensemble des organismes, rend leur existence possible et les englobe. Elle en détermine la forme, la structure,le comportement, les modes de communication, les cycles vitaux, etc. Voici les éléments de cette matrice : l'eau (qui a rendu possibles les organismes aquatiques, dont elle détermine la forme et les autre caractéristiques); l'air (qui a rendu possibles les oiseaux volants, les poumons, les feuilles, les communications, etc. 1, record 11, French, - matrice%20abiotique
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1993-07-21
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- International Commission on Palaeozoic Microflora
1, record 12, English, International%20Commission%20on%20Palaeozoic%20Microflora
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Commission internationale de microflore du paléozoïque
1, record 12, French, Commission%20internationale%20de%20microflore%20du%20pal%C3%A9ozo%C3%AFque
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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