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TRICKLE IRRIGATION [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-03-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Drainage and Irrigation (Agric.)
- Irrigation (Civil Engineering)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- drip irrigation
1, record 1, English, drip%20irrigation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- trickle irrigation 2, record 1, English, trickle%20irrigation
correct
- trickler irrigation 3, record 1, English, trickler%20irrigation
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The precise and slow application of water on a frequent basis close to the crop's root zone through emitters/drippers which are spaced along polyethylene tape/tubing. 2, record 1, English, - drip%20irrigation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This is opposed to overhead irrigation systems. 2, record 1, English, - drip%20irrigation
Record 1, Key term(s)
- drop-by-drop irrigation
- drop by drop irrigation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Drainage et irrigation (Agriculture)
- Irrigation (Génie civil)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- irrigation au goutte-à-goutte
1, record 1, French, irrigation%20au%20goutte%2D%C3%A0%2Dgoutte
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- irrigation au goutte à goutte 2, record 1, French, irrigation%20au%20goutte%20%C3%A0%20goutte
correct, feminine noun
- irrigation par goutte-à-goutte 3, record 1, French, irrigation%20par%20goutte%2D%C3%A0%2Dgoutte
correct, feminine noun
- irrigation par goutte à goutte 4, record 1, French, irrigation%20par%20goutte%20%C3%A0%20goutte
correct, feminine noun
- irrigation goutte-à-goutte 5, record 1, French, irrigation%20goutte%2D%C3%A0%2Dgoutte
correct, feminine noun
- irrigation goutte à goutte 6, record 1, French, irrigation%20goutte%20%C3%A0%20goutte
correct, feminine noun
- goutte-à-goutte 7, record 1, French, goutte%2D%C3%A0%2Dgoutte
correct, masculine noun
- irrigation localisée par goutte à goutte 8, record 1, French, irrigation%20localis%C3%A9e%20par%20goutte%20%C3%A0%20goutte
feminine noun
- micro-irrigation par goutte à goutte 8, record 1, French, micro%2Dirrigation%20par%20goutte%20%C3%A0%20goutte
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthode d'irrigation dans laquelle l'eau sous faible pression est amenée par les microtubules piqués sur des tuyaux à même le sol, enterrés ou suspendus 9, record 1, French, - irrigation%20au%20goutte%2D%C3%A0%2Dgoutte
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'irrigation par goutte-à-goutte peut être une technologie alternative pour contrôler la pollution. L'étude présentée a pour objectifs de comparer les effets de l'irrigation goutte-à-goutte et par submersion sur le mouvement de NO3 dans des sols sous culture de betteraves. 5, record 1, French, - irrigation%20au%20goutte%2D%C3%A0%2Dgoutte
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'organe de distribution d'un réseau de micro-irrigation par goutte à goutte est le goutteur. Celui-ci peut être en ligne donc inséré sur la rampe ou en dérivation donc fiché dans la paroi de celle-ci ou relié par l'intermédiaire d'un petit tube appelé conducteur. 8, record 1, French, - irrigation%20au%20goutte%2D%C3%A0%2Dgoutte
Record 1, Key term(s)
- goutte à goutte
- micro-irrigation
- irrigation localisée
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Drenaje y riego (Agricultura)
- Riego (Ingeniería civil)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- riego por goteo
1, record 1, Spanish, riego%20por%20goteo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Riego a baja presión, en caudales mínimos, aportado por un tubo directamente a cada planta. 2, record 1, Spanish, - riego%20por%20goteo
Record 2 - internal organization data 2005-05-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Drainage and Irrigation (Agric.)
- Irrigation (Civil Engineering)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- automatic drip irrigation system
1, record 2, English, automatic%20drip%20irrigation%20system
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- automatic trickle irrigation system 2, record 2, English, automatic%20trickle%20irrigation%20%20system
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Automatic drip irrigation systems can include AC or DC controllers, AC or DC valves, drip tubing, drip fittings, drippers, and microsprinklers. The AC or DC valves (also called stations or zones) control the flow of water to the landscape area. Each valve open and shuts their zone upon a signal from the controller. 3, record 2, English, - automatic%20drip%20irrigation%20system
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Consider installing an automatic trickle irrigation system if you plan to be away for extended periods. 2, record 2, English, - automatic%20drip%20irrigation%20system
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Drainage et irrigation (Agriculture)
- Irrigation (Génie civil)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- système d'arrosage automatique goutte à goutte
1, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27arrosage%20automatique%20goutte%20%C3%A0%20goutte
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- arrosage automatique goutte-à-goutte 2, record 2, French, arrosage%20automatique%20goutte%2D%C3%A0%2Dgoutte
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[La] plantation semi-extensive [est] une plantation de faible épaisseur (six pouces) ayant généralement un système d'arrosage automatique goutte à goutte se faisant par petits conduits situés sous le substrat de culture entre le géotextile filtrant et le géotextile anti-racine. 1, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27arrosage%20automatique%20goutte%20%C3%A0%20goutte
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'alternative consiste à installer un arrosage automatique goutte-à-goutte qui se chargera, grâce à un programmateur, d'arroser à votre place. 2, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27arrosage%20automatique%20goutte%20%C3%A0%20goutte
Record 2, Key term(s)
- arrosage automatique goutte à goutte
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-03-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Drainage and Irrigation (Agric.)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- micro-irrigation
1, record 3, English, micro%2Dirrigation
correct, see observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- drip irrigation 2, record 3, English, drip%20irrigation
correct, see observation
- low-volume irrigation 3, record 3, English, low%2Dvolume%20irrigation
- low-pressure irrigation 4, record 3, English, low%2Dpressure%20irrigation
- micro irrigation 5, record 3, English, micro%20irrigation
- trickle irrigation 4, record 3, English, trickle%20irrigation
see observation
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A method used to place irrigation water near plants' roots through pipes or tubes. This reduces water evaporation and runoff, but may not be cost effective for all crops. 6, record 3, English, - micro%2Dirrigation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Low-pressure/low-volume irrigation [uses] irrigation systems that apply water directly, or very near to the soil surface, either above the ground or into the air, in discrete drops, continuous drops, small streams, mist, or sprays. These include drip systems, spray systems, jet systems, and bubbler systems. 4, record 3, English, - micro%2Dirrigation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Actually drip irrigation -- where water seeps from tubing or drip emitters -- is only one type of micro-irrigation. Other forms include bubblers, micro-sprinklers (which rotate), and micro-sprayers (which are stationary). 1, record 3, English, - micro%2Dirrigation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Low-pressure/low-volume irrigation. Also referred to as Micro or Trickle Irrigation. 4, record 3, English, - micro%2Dirrigation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
The terms "drip", "trickle" and "spray" irrigation, common in many quarters in the last 15 years, have been supplanted by the term "micro irrigation", recently adopted by the American Society of Agricultural Engineers. Micro irrigation includes all methods of frequent water application, in small flow rates, on or below the soil surface. Ideally, the volume of water is applied directly to the root zone in quantities that approach the consumptive use of the plants. 7, record 3, English, - micro%2Dirrigation
Record 3, Key term(s)
- microirrigation
- low volume irrigation
- low pressure irrigation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Drainage et irrigation (Agriculture)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- micro-irrigation
1, record 3, French, micro%2Dirrigation
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- irrigation localisée 1, record 3, French, irrigation%20localis%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthode d'irrigation de cultures en ligne, dont l'objectif est de maintenir, à une humidité proche de la capacité au champ, une fraction du volume du sol utilisable, au moyen d'apports d'eau faibles mais continus ou fréquents, localisés au voisinage du pied des plantes. La diffusion de l'eau dans le sol ne se fait pas seulement de façon verticale, mais également latérale. 1, record 3, French, - micro%2Dirrigation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cette technique utilise un réseau de distribution à la parcelle fixe et sous pression. [...] Elle comprend divers systèmes : - la micro-irrigation par goutte à goutte, avec localisation de l'eau par points, - la micro-irrigation par rampe perforée débitant dans une rigole d'infiltration, avec localisation de l'eau par lignes, - la micro-irrigation par mini-diffuseurs avec localisation de l'eau par petites surfaces, - la micro-irrigation par gaines perforées avec localisation de l'eau par bandes étroites. 1, record 3, French, - micro%2Dirrigation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un réseau de micro-irrigation comprend de l'amont vers l'aval : - un point d'eau, - une installation de tête avec régulation de pression, injection d'engrais et filtration, - une canalisation principale alimentant un ou plusieurs postes, - dans chaque poste un porte-rampes qui alimente des rampes de distribution. 1, record 3, French, - micro%2Dirrigation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
En raison de la réduction des débits unitaires utilisés, par rapport à ceux qui sont mis en service par les autres méthodes d'irrigation, on utilise le terme équivalent de micro-irrigation. 1, record 3, French, - micro%2Dirrigation
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Drenaje y riego (Agricultura)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- irrigación localizada
1, record 3, Spanish, irrigaci%C3%B3n%20localizada
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-12-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Drainage and Irrigation (Agric.)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- drip irrigation system
1, record 4, English, drip%20irrigation%20system
correct, see observation
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- trickle irrigation system 1, record 4, English, trickle%20irrigation%20%20system
correct, see observation
- micro irrigation system 1, record 4, English, micro%20irrigation%20system
see observation
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Micro irrigation system (low pressure and low volume) wherein water is applied to the soil surface as drops or small streams through emitters. 1, record 4, English, - drip%20irrigation%20system
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Preferred term is drip irrigation [system]. 1, record 4, English, - drip%20irrigation%20system
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
drip irrigation system; trickle irrigation system. micro irrigation system: do not confuse with the generic concept. See next observation. 2, record 4, English, - drip%20irrigation%20system
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Actually, drip irrigation -- where water seeps from tubing or drip emitters -- [and its synonym, trickle irrigation]) is only one type of micro-irrigation system. Other forms include bubblers, micro-sprinklers (which rotate) and micro-sprayers (which are stationary). 3, record 4, English, - drip%20irrigation%20system
Record 4, Key term(s)
- micro-irrigation system
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Drainage et irrigation (Agriculture)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- système d'irrigation par goutte à goutte
1, record 4, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27irrigation%20par%20goutte%20%C3%A0%20goutte
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- système d'irrigation goutte à goutte 2, record 4, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27irrigation%20goutte%20%C3%A0%20goutte
correct, masculine noun
- système d'irrigation au goutte à goutte 3, record 4, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27irrigation%20au%20goutte%20%C3%A0%20goutte
correct, masculine noun
- irrigation localisée par goutte à goutte 4, record 4, French, irrigation%20localis%C3%A9e%20par%20goutte%20%C3%A0%20goutte
feminine noun
- micro-irrigation par goutte à goutte 4, record 4, French, micro%2Dirrigation%20par%20goutte%20%C3%A0%20goutte
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système de micro-irrigation caractérisé par la distribution au moyen de goutteurs, de très faibles débits allant de moins de un litre par heure à douze litres par heure environ. 4, record 4, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27irrigation%20par%20goutte%20%C3%A0%20goutte
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Irrigation localisée par goutte à goutte. [...] Ces débits s'infiltrent quasi ponctuellement sans ruissellement apparent. L'eau diffuse dans le sol de façon tridimensionnelle, dans un volume appelé «bulbe» du fait de sa forme arrondie. Les goutteurs sont fixés sur une conduite en polyéthylène noir appelée rampe placée le long de la rangée pour les cultures fruitières, ou entre deux rangées de la culture pour les cultures maraîchères. La rampe peut être posée sur le sol, enterrée ou suspendue. Les goutteurs sont presque toujours posés sur le sol, bien qu'ils puissent être au-dessus du sol ou enterrés comme la rampe. Dans le cas où ils sont enterrés, on parle d'irrigation souterraine. Les goutteurs peuvent être remplacés par de simples perforations dans la paroi de la rampe. Ces perforations peuvent être plus ou moins petites et rapprochées. À la limite, on a une rampe poreuse dont les pores ont quelques micromètres de diamètre. Les rampes aplatissables sont appelées des gaines; celles-ci peuvent être simples ou doubles. 4, record 4, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27irrigation%20par%20goutte%20%C3%A0%20goutte
Record 4, Key term(s)
- système d'irrigation localisée par goutte à goutte
- système de micro-irrigation par goutte à goutte
- système de micro irrigation par goutte à goutte
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-09-14
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Drainage and Irrigation (Agric.)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- drip irrigation system
1, record 5, English, drip%20irrigation%20system
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- trickle irrigation system 2, record 5, English, trickle%20irrigation%20%20system
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Roses are planted in plastic bags of mulch laid in troughs, with a drip irrigation system delivering water to each plant. Excess water is collected in the tray underneath the mulch, and returned to a recycling facility on the farm. Most newer greenhouses include lighting systems that increase photosynthesis in the winter months, when rose prices are highest. 1, record 5, English, - drip%20irrigation%20system
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Drainage et irrigation (Agriculture)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- système d'irrigation au goutte-à-goutte
1, record 5, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27irrigation%20au%20goutte%2D%C3%A0%2Dgoutte
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- système d'irrigation goutte-à-goutte 2, record 5, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27irrigation%20goutte%2D%C3%A0%2Dgoutte
correct, masculine noun
- système d'irrigation goutte à goutte 3, record 5, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27irrigation%20goutte%20%C3%A0%20goutte
correct, masculine noun
- système d'irrigation par goutte à goutte 4, record 5, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27irrigation%20par%20goutte%20%C3%A0%20goutte
correct, masculine noun
- goutte à goutte 5, record 5, French, goutte%20%C3%A0%20goutte
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système de micro-irrigation caractérisé par la distribution de très faibles débits (de un à douze litres par heure) au moyen de goutteurs. 5, record 5, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27irrigation%20au%20goutte%2D%C3%A0%2Dgoutte
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Actuellement, la surface des serres produisant des légumes est d'environ 1350 ha, dont 1250 ha sont consacrés au concombre en alternance avec la tomate. La plupart des serres sont équipées d'un système d'irrigation au goutte-à-goutte et utilisent une quantité notable de fertilisants solubles. 1, record 5, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27irrigation%20au%20goutte%2D%C3%A0%2Dgoutte
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La culture de la vigne est rendue possible grâce à un système d'irrigation par goutte à goutte trouvant sa source dans la rivière de Maipo. 4, record 5, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27irrigation%20au%20goutte%2D%C3%A0%2Dgoutte
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'organe de distribution d'un réseau de micro-irrigation par goutte à goutte est le goutteur. Celui-ci peut être en ligne donc inséré sur la rampe ou en dérivation donc fiché dans la paroi de celle-ci ou relié par l'intermédiaire d'un petit tube appelé conducteur. 5, record 5, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27irrigation%20au%20goutte%2D%C3%A0%2Dgoutte
Record 5, Key term(s)
- système d'irrigation au goutte à goutte
- système d'irrigation par goutte-à-goutte
- goutte-à-goutte
- réseau de micro-irrigation par goutte à goutte
- réseau de micro-irrigation par goutte-à-goutte
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Drenaje y riego (Agricultura)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- irrigación gota a gota
1, record 5, Spanish, irrigaci%C3%B3n%20gota%20a%20gota
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1991-12-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Irrigation (Civil Engineering)
- Drainage and Irrigation (Agric.)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- drip irrigation system
1, record 6, English, drip%20irrigation%20system
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- drip system 1, record 6, English, drip%20system
correct
- trickle irrigation system 2, record 6, English, trickle%20irrigation%20%20system
correct, less frequent
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sometimes called "trickle irrigation", a drip irrigation system delivers water slowly to growing plants and limits the delivered water to the immediate vicinity of the roots.... Drip systems consist of emitters, lateral lines, main lines, and a control station. Emitters control the flow of water from the lateral line to the soil at the base of a plant, generally at a rate of from 1 to 4 gallons (3.8 to 15.1 liters) per hour. 1, record 6, English, - drip%20irrigation%20system
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Irrigation (Génie civil)
- Drainage et irrigation (Agriculture)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- installation de goutte-à-goutte
1, record 6, French, installation%20de%20goutte%2D%C3%A0%2Dgoutte
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- installation d'irrigation au goutte-à-goutte 2, record 6, French, installation%20d%27irrigation%20au%20goutte%2D%C3%A0%2Dgoutte
proposal, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une installation de goutte-à-goutte comporte une station de pompage, une tête de ligne (...), des conduites d'amenée, des tuyaux goutteurs, branchés en parallèle sur la conduite d'eau et d'un débit de 2 à 10 litres par heure selon leur diamètre et leur type (...). 1, record 6, French, - installation%20de%20goutte%2D%C3%A0%2Dgoutte
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir la fiche "drip irrigation-irrigation au goutte-à-goutte". 2, record 6, French, - installation%20de%20goutte%2D%C3%A0%2Dgoutte
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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