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HOTBED [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1999-11-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Horticulture
- Fermentation Techniques (Farming)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hotbed
1, record 1, English, hotbed
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A bed of earth heated by fermenting substances and covered with glass to defend it from the cold air; intended for raising early plants or for protecting tender exotics. 2, record 1, English, - hotbed
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Horticulture
- Fermentation (Techniques agricoles)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- couche chaude
1, record 1, French, couche%20chaude
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cloche ou châssis vitré avec lit de fumier qui, en fermentant, provoque une augmentation de température (utilisé pour le forçage des plantes). 2, record 1, French, - couche%20chaude
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1995-06-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Horticulture
- Fermentation Techniques (Farming)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hotbed
1, record 2, English, hotbed
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A bed in which the temperature is raised in the interests of propagation, especially in spring. Traditionally it is made from stable manure and litter, plus an equal quantity of leaves, nicely moistened and stacked to ferment. 2, record 2, English, - hotbed
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Used in Integrated Pest Management. 3, record 2, English, - hotbed
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Horticulture
- Fermentation (Techniques agricoles)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- couche chaude
1, record 2, French, couche%20chaude
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une couche chaude (de 20° à 25° C) est composée de fumier frais, sur une épaisseur de 60 à 70 cm, auquel on ajoute un quart de vieux fumier ou de feuilles mortes; elle est utilisée en période hivernale pour les cultures forcées (laitues, radis, carottes). 1, record 2, French, - couche%20chaude
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme en usage en «Lutte intégrée». 2, record 2, French, - couche%20chaude
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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