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ENDOSPERM [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2008-02-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Botany
- Plant Biology
- Plant and Crop Production
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- endosperm
1, record 1, English, endosperm
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- albumen 2, record 1, English, albumen
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nutritive protein material within the embryo sac of seed plants. 3, record 1, English, - endosperm
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In French, this term should not be confused with "endosperm", which relates to gymnosperms ... 4, record 1, English, - endosperm
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
endosperm: term used at the Canadian Grain Commission. 5, record 1, English, - endosperm
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Botanique
- Biologie végétale
- Cultures (Agriculture)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- albumen
1, record 1, French, albumen
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance de réserve qui entoure l'embryon dans la graine et qui lui sert de nourriture lors de la germination. 2, record 1, French, - albumen
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec «endosperme» [qui se rend aussi par «endosperm» en anglais]. 2, record 1, French, - albumen
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terme en usage à la Commission canadienne des grains. 3, record 1, French, - albumen
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Botánica
- Biología vegetal
- Producción vegetal
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- albumen
1, record 1, Spanish, albumen
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tejido existente en algunas semillas, que sirve de alimento al embrión. 1, record 1, Spanish, - albumen
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-05-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Botany
- Plant Biology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- endosperm
1, record 2, English, endosperm
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The storage tissue in the seeds of gymnosperms. 2, record 2, English, - endosperm
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not to be confused with the other meaning of "endosperm" rendered by "albumen" in French. 3, record 2, English, - endosperm
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Botanique
- Biologie végétale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- endosperme
1, record 2, French, endosperme
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'endosperme est formé de tissus maternels du nucelle constituant des réserves de la graine, comme il arrive chez les Gymnospermes. 2, record 2, French, - endosperme
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec «albumen» dont il se rapproche cependant. 2, record 2, French, - endosperme
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Botánica
- Biología vegetal
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- endosperma
1, record 2, Spanish, endosperma
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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