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Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-05-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
- Cultural Practices (Agriculture)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- frost risk
1, record 1, English, frost%20risk
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In spite of nice weather, the vine has been growing slowly because of low temperatures (cold and dry). ... The frost risks are to be feared till May 15th ... 2, record 1, English, - frost%20risk
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Frost risk is an important fact of life for agriculture. Freezing temperatures restrict the length of the growing season and are responsible for reductions in yield and quality of agricultural crops. ... Risk can be reduced by careful management of the land and effective reaction to forecasts. Late spring and early fall frosts usually involve minimum temperatures just slightly below freezing, It is in these situations that preventive measures can be most effective. 3, record 1, English, - frost%20risk
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
- Soin des cultures (Agriculture)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- risque de gel
1, record 1, French, risque%20de%20gel
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le drainage de l'air froid le long des pentes et son accumulation en amont des obstacles et dans les cuvettes contribuent à accentuer les écarts thermiques entre les diverses zones d'un territoire [...] et à accroître, dans certains secteurs où stagne l'air froid, le risque de gel. 2, record 1, French, - risque%20de%20gel
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le secteur de Rimouski ainsi que la Gaspésie ont reçu beaucoup plus d'eau. Le risque de gel au sol de la fin mai dû à la pleine lune n'a été que crainte car la température fut d'environ 30 °C le jour et très humide la nuit. 3, record 1, French, - risque%20de%20gel
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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