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Record 1 2000-06-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biological Sciences
  • Plant Biology
DEF

The natural separation of flowers, fruit, and leaves from plants

CONT

The typical damage to white pine and scotch pine were lesions that developed at the apical and mid-portion of the needles, and in severe cases, whole needles became discolored and early abscission occurred.

OBS

Active casting of green leaves and green shoots with ... green leaves [intact].

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sciences biologiques
  • Biologie végétale
DEF

Processus physiologique entraînant la séparation d'organes végétaux - pétiole, bourgeons, fleurs et fruits - à la suite de la formation d'une assise de suber à leur base.

Spanish

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