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LARGE SEEDLING [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-08-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Silviculture
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- large-stock seedling
1, record 1, English, large%2Dstock%20seedling
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In producing large-stock seedlings special attention should be paid to the stem/root ratio as this will yield well-balanced seedlings that can recover and become acclimatized more quickly after outplanting. 2, record 1, English, - large%2Dstock%20seedling
Record 1, Key term(s)
- large stock seedling
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sylviculture
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- plant de forte dimension
1, record 1, French, plant%20de%20forte%20dimension
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- PDF 2, record 1, French, PDF
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cette décision a amené les chercheurs à mettre au point une création typiquement québécoise, le plant de fortes dimensions (PFD), qui est destiné aux aires de reboisement où la végétation concurrente est très abondante et risque d'étouffer les jeunes plants. Comme son nom l'indique, le PFD est plus haut que les plants traditionnels, et il a un diamètre supérieur. 2, record 1, French, - plant%20de%20forte%20dimension
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2005-03-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Silviculture
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- large seedling
1, record 2, English, large%20seedling
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
According to the province of Quebec reforestation standards, a seedling plant with a height between 40 to 60 cm. 2, record 2, English, - large%20seedling
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The larger size barefoot seedlings compared to container seedlings has often been seen as improving their competitive potential, although mortality of such stock has been higher. However, recent nursery practices are increasing the size of containerized seedlings and improving the quality of barefoot stock. 1, record 2, English, - large%20seedling
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sylviculture
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- plant de fortes dimensions
1, record 2, French, plant%20de%20fortes%20dimensions
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- PFD 1, record 2, French, PFD
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Selon les normes de reboisement québécoises, plant forestier produit à partir de semis et dont la hauteur varie entre 40 et 60 cm. 2, record 2, French, - plant%20de%20fortes%20dimensions
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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