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WHEAT MIDGE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-08-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Crop Protection
- Grain Growing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- insect damage
1, record 1, English, insect%20damage
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- I DMG 1, record 1, English, I%20DMG
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
For CWRS [Canada Western Red Spring] and CWAD [Canada Western Amber Durum], there are specific limits for kernels damaged by grasshopper and armyworm, midge and sawfly; grasshoppers and armyworms chew out sections of kernels, particularly the ends and sides; at an early stage, armyworms may chew tunnels through the kernels; this destroys the endosperm, and leaves the exposed chewed areas susceptible to fungal and bacterial infections; heavy discolourations and moulds may result; the orange wheat blossom midge causes a distinct form of damage; grade tolerances for midge have existed for many years based primarily on the shrivelling and distortion of midge-damaged kernels; the tiny midge larvae feed directly on the developing kernels in the heads of wheat; the extent of damage largely depends on the number of larvae feeding on each kernel. Only recently have the full effects of midge damage on Canadian red spring bread wheat quality been studied, revealing the seriousness of midge damage to quality. The shrunken distorted grains reduce flour yields and produce dark flours with increased flour ash. Severely midge-damaged wheat exhibits weak, sticky dough properties, low baking absorption and poor bread quality. Protein content is abnormally high, but gluten protein quality is distinctly inferior. 2, record 1, English, - insect%20damage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Term and abbreviation used at the Canadian Grain Commission. 3, record 1, English, - insect%20damage
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Protection des végétaux
- Culture des céréales
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- dommages causés par les insectes
1, record 1, French, dommages%20caus%C3%A9s%20par%20les%20insectes
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- I DMG 1, record 1, French, I%20DMG
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans le cas du blé CWRS [roux de printemps de l'Ouest canadien] et du blé dur CWAD [ambré de l'Ouest canadien, on a fixé des tolérances visant les grains endommagés par la sauterelle et le légionnaire, et la cécidomyie et la tenthrède; les sauterelles et les légionnaires mangent certaines sections des grains, notamment les extrémités et les côtés; les légionnaires peuvent creuser des tunnels dans les jeunes grains; l'albumen en est détruit et les surfaces ainsi exposées risquent d'être atteintes d'infections fongiques et bactériennes; des mouchetures et moisissures importantes peuvent recouvrir la surface des grains; les dommages causés par la cécidomyie du blé sont d'une nature particulière; on a établi il y a longtemps déjà des tolérances pour les grades en ce qui a trait à l'aspect ratatiné et déformé des grains; les larves minuscules se nourrissent directement des grains en croissance sur les épis de blé; l'étendue des dommages est largement fonction du nombre de larves se nourrissant de chaque grain. On n'a que très récemment étudié l'incidence totale des dommages dus à la cécidomyie du blé sur le blé panifiable de la classe roux de printemps. On a alors découvert la gravité de son incidence sur la qualité. Les grains échaudés et déformés donnent moins de farine et celle-ci est terne et a une teneur accrue en cendres. Le blé fortement endommagé par la cécidomyie du blé donne une pâte gluante d'une force insuffisante, affiche un faible pouvoir d'absorption à la cuisson et donne un pain de piètre qualité. La teneur en protéines est très élevée mais la qualité du gluten laisse nettement à désirer. 2, record 1, French, - dommages%20caus%C3%A9s%20par%20les%20insectes
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terme et abréviation en usage à la Commission canadienne des grains. 3, record 1, French, - dommages%20caus%C3%A9s%20par%20les%20insectes
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Protección de las plantas
- Cultivo de cereales
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- daños causados por insectos
1, record 1, Spanish, da%C3%B1os%20causados%20por%20insectos
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- daños por insectos 1, record 1, Spanish, da%C3%B1os%20por%20insectos
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-06-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
- Animal Pests (Crops)
- Grain Growing
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- wheat midge
1, record 2, English, wheat%20midge
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- orange wheat blossom midge 2, record 2, English, orange%20wheat%20blossom%20midge
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Adult wheat midge are small, orange flies, about half the size of a mosquito. They have overwintered in the soil of infested wheat fields from last year. The adults emerge from the soil beginning in late June and early July. 3, record 2, English, - wheat%20midge
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
orange wheat blossom midge : term used at the Canadian Grain Commission. 4, record 2, English, - wheat%20midge
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
- Animaux nuisibles aux cultures
- Culture des céréales
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- cécidomyie du blé
1, record 2, French, c%C3%A9cidomyie%20du%20bl%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- cécidomyie orangée du blé 2, record 2, French, c%C3%A9cidomyie%20orang%C3%A9e%20du%20bl%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cécidomyie orangée du blé. [...] cycle de vie. Une génération par an. Les larves hivernenet dans un cocon souterrain, de forme ronde et transparent. Lorsque les températures augmenetent au printemps, les larves gagnent directement la couche supérieure du sol et soy myanphosent. 3, record 2, French, - c%C3%A9cidomyie%20du%20bl%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Insecte ravageur des céréales en Amérique du Nord. 4, record 2, French, - c%C3%A9cidomyie%20du%20bl%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les larves s'alimentent aux dépens des grains. Les grains arrivent à maturité mais la grosseur et la qualité de ceux-ci diminuent fortement (diminution du poids de mille grains et de la capacité germinative). 5, record 2, French, - c%C3%A9cidomyie%20du%20bl%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Termes en usage à la Commission canadienne des grains. 4, record 2, French, - c%C3%A9cidomyie%20du%20bl%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Insectos, ciempiés, arañas y escorpiones
- Animales dañinos para los cultivos
- Cultivo de cereales
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- mosquito del trigo
1, record 2, Spanish, mosquito%20del%20trigo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- cecidomia de las espigas del trigo 1, record 2, Spanish, cecidomia%20de%20las%20espigas%20del%20trigo
correct, feminine noun
- mosca de la flor del trigo 2, record 2, Spanish, mosca%20de%20la%20flor%20del%20trigo
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mosca de la flor del trigo: El daño producido por la mosca Sitodiplosis mosellana, varía mucho con los años y con la localidad. La hembra hace la puesta de huevos en la inflorescencia del trigo. Las larvas se aprovechan de parte de los jugos de la planta para su desarrollo y en consecuencia, los granos afectados quedan arrugados. Como efectos secundarios, se acusa una reducción en el poder de germinación y en el peso de la semilla y calidad inferior de la harina para la panificación. 2, record 2, Spanish, - mosquito%20del%20trigo
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