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PLANT SOCIETY [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-07-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Ecosystems
- Botany
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Native Plant Society of Saskatchewan
1, record 1, English, Native%20Plant%20Society%20of%20Saskatchewan
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- NPSS 2, record 1, English, NPSS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
… a member-driven registered charity [whose vision is to expand the] knowledge and appreciation of Saskatchewan's native plants. 2, record 1, English, - Native%20Plant%20Society%20of%20Saskatchewan
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The Native Plant Society of Saskatchewan's mission is] to promote [the] conservation of native plants and their ecosystems by facilitating communication, research, and education. 2, record 1, English, - Native%20Plant%20Society%20of%20Saskatchewan
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Saskatchewan Native Plant Society
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Écosystèmes
- Botanique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Native Plant Society of Saskatchewan
1, record 1, French, Native%20Plant%20Society%20of%20Saskatchewan
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- NPSS 2, record 1, French, NPSS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Saskatchewan Native Plant Society
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-07-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Ecosystems
- Botany
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Native Plant Society of British Columbia
1, record 2, English, Native%20Plant%20Society%20of%20British%20Columbia
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- NPSBC 2, record 2, English, NPSBC
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A society] founded in 1997 … based on learning more about native plants and their habitats, sharing information, and making a commitment to the ethical use of native plants as well as their conservation and stewardship. 2, record 2, English, - Native%20Plant%20Society%20of%20British%20Columbia
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The society's objectives are to: increase awareness of the myriad of native plants, promote the conservation of the province's native plant species, communities and habitats, support the ethical use of native plants, encourage habitat restauration, facilitate communication and interaction among individuals, groups and governments regarding native plant issues, and support research on native plant and plant communities. 2, record 2, English, - Native%20Plant%20Society%20of%20British%20Columbia
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Native Plant Society of BC
- British Columbia Native Plant Society
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Écosystèmes
- Botanique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Native Plant Society of British Columbia
1, record 2, French, Native%20Plant%20Society%20of%20British%20Columbia
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- NPSBC 2, record 2, French, NPSBC
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Native Plant Society of BC
- British Columbia Native Plant Society
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-02-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
- Plant Biology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- American Society of Plant Biologists
1, record 3, English, American%20Society%20of%20Plant%20Biologists
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- ASPB 2, record 3, English, ASPB
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Over the past decades, the Society has evolved and expanded to provide a forum for molecular and cellular biology as well as to serve the basic interests of and to promote the advancement of plant science. 3, record 3, English, - American%20Society%20of%20Plant%20Biologists
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
- Biologie végétale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- American Society of Plant Biologists
1, record 3, French, American%20Society%20of%20Plant%20Biologists
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- ASPB 2, record 3, French, ASPB
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-04-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Ecology (General)
- Botany
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- plant society
1, record 4, English, plant%20society
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- society 1, record 4, English, society
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A community of plants within a mature consociation characterized by one or more subdominant species or a common habit. 2, record 4, English, - plant%20society
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Shorea curtesii dominates small societies on steep slopes in the hill rain forests of the Malay Peninsula. 1, record 4, English, - plant%20society
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The society comes next below the consociation in rank, but it is not necessarily a division of it, for the same society may extend through or recur in two or more consociations, i.e., throughout the entire association. 1, record 4, English, - plant%20society
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Compare with "socies", which refers to immature plant communities, and with "plant association", which refers to a community individualized in terms of its structure and quantitative floristic composition. 2, record 4, English, - plant%20society
Record 4, Key term(s)
- society of plants
- vegetal society
- society of vegetals
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Écologie (Généralités)
- Botanique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- société végétale
1, record 4, French, soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20v%C3%A9g%C3%A9tale
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Au] sens concret, groupement végétal plus ou moins homogène non combiné dans sa totalité sous l'influence de l'homme; [dans le sens abstrait], type de groupement végétal dont le rang systématique, selon cette manière de voir, n'a pas d'importance (par exemple : forêt de Hêtre à Melica). 2, record 4, French, - soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20v%C3%A9g%C3%A9tale
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nous avons tous observé que la rupture de l'équilibre d'un peuplement se manifeste à la reprise par l'arrivée d'une autre société végétale où généralement le nombre des espèces est beaucoup plus élevé et dont la qualité est le plus souvent discutable. 3, record 4, French, - soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20v%C3%A9g%C3%A9tale
Record 4, Key term(s)
- société de plantes
- société de végétaux
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-04-09
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Aquatic Plant Management Society
1, record 5, English, Aquatic%20Plant%20Management%20Society
correct, United States
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Aquatic Plant Management Society
1, record 5, French, Aquatic%20Plant%20Management%20Society
correct, United States
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1999-10-06
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Periodicals
- Biological Sciences
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Bulletin of the Canadian Society of Plant Physiologists
1, record 6, English, Bulletin%20of%20the%20Canadian%20Society%20of%20Plant%20Physiologists
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- Bulletin of CSPP 2, record 6, English, Bulletin%20of%20CSPP
correct, Canada
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Publication of the Canadian Society of Plant Physiologists. 2, record 6, English, - Bulletin%20of%20the%20Canadian%20Society%20of%20Plant%20Physiologists
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de périodiques
- Sciences biologiques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Bulletin de la Société canadienne de physiologie végétale
1, record 6, French, Bulletin%20de%20la%20Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20canadienne%20de%20physiologie%20v%C3%A9g%C3%A9tale
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- Bulletin de SCPN 2, record 6, French, Bulletin%20de%20SCPN
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Publication de la Société canadienne de physiologie végétale. 2, record 6, French, - Bulletin%20de%20la%20Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20canadienne%20de%20physiologie%20v%C3%A9g%C3%A9tale
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1998-05-01
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Plant and Crop Production
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Society of Plant Physiologists
1, record 7, English, Canadian%20Society%20of%20Plant%20Physiologists
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- CSPP 2, record 7, English, CSPP
correct, Canada
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmed by the organization. 3, record 7, English, - Canadian%20Society%20of%20Plant%20Physiologists
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Cultures (Agriculture)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Société canadienne de physiologie végétale
1, record 7, French, Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20canadienne%20de%20physiologie%20v%C3%A9g%C3%A9tale
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- SCPV 2, record 7, French, SCPV
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmée par l'organisme. 3, record 7, French, - Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20canadienne%20de%20physiologie%20v%C3%A9g%C3%A9tale
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1996-04-10
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- International Society for Plant Pathology
1, record 8, English, International%20Society%20for%20Plant%20Pathology
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- ISPP 1, record 8, English, ISPP
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Société internationale de phytopathologie
1, record 8, French, Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20internationale%20de%20phytopathologie
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- ISPP 2, record 8, French, ISPP
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- Société internationale de pathologie des plantes 2, record 8, French, Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20internationale%20de%20pathologie%20des%20plantes
correct
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- Sociedad Internacional de Fitopatología
1, record 8, Spanish, Sociedad%20Internacional%20de%20Fitopatolog%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1994-08-03
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- International Plant Propagators’ Society
1, record 9, English, International%20Plant%20Propagators%26rsquo%3B%20Society
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- IPPS 1, record 9, English, IPPS
correct, international
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Société internationale de propagateurs de plantes
1, record 9, French, Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20internationale%20de%20propagateurs%20de%20plantes
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1992-11-19
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Scandinavian Society for Plant Physiology
1, record 10, English, Scandinavian%20Society%20for%20Plant%20Physiology
correct, Europe
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Société scandinave de physiologie des plantes
1, record 10, French, Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20scandinave%20de%20physiologie%20des%20plantes
correct, Europe
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Key term(s)
- Société scandinave pour la physiologie des plantes
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1992-11-17
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Society for Medicinal Plant Research
1, record 11, English, Society%20for%20Medicinal%20Plant%20Research
correct, international
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Society for Medicinal plant Research
1, record 11, French, Society%20for%20Medicinal%20plant%20Research
correct, international
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Société de recherches sur les plantes médicinales n'est pas une traduction française officielle 1, record 11, French, - Society%20for%20Medicinal%20plant%20Research
Record 11, Key term(s)
- Société de recherches sur les plantes médicinales
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1992-09-22
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- International Society of Plant Molecular Biology
1, record 12, English, International%20Society%20of%20Plant%20Molecular%20Biology
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
- ISPMB 2, record 12, English, ISPMB
correct, international
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- International Society of Plant Molecular Biology
1, record 12, French, International%20Society%20of%20Plant%20Molecular%20Biology
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
- ISPMB 2, record 12, French, ISPMB
correct, international
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1992-09-17
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- International Society of Plant Morphologists
1, record 13, English, International%20Society%20of%20Plant%20Morphologists
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- Société internationale des morphologistes de la vie végétale
1, record 13, French, Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20internationale%20des%20morphologistes%20de%20la%20vie%20v%C3%A9g%C3%A9tale
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Key term(s)
- Société internationale des morphologistes des plantes
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1990-07-27
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Horticulture
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Specialist Plant Society
1, record 14, English, Canadian%20Specialist%20Plant%20Society
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Horticulture
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- Société canadienne des spécialistes en horticulture
1, record 14, French, Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20canadienne%20des%20sp%C3%A9cialistes%20en%20horticulture
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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