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TURGIDITY [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Plant Biology
- Plant and Crop Production
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- relative water content
1, record 1, English, relative%20water%20content
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- RWC 2, record 1, English, RWC
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- relative turgidity 1, record 1, English, relative%20turgidity
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The relative water content (RWC; or 'relative turgidity') of a leaf is a measurement of its hydration status (actual water content) relative to its maximal water holding capacity at full turgidity. 2, record 1, English, - relative%20water%20content
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Biologie végétale
- Cultures (Agriculture)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- teneur en eau relative
1, record 1, French, teneur%20en%20eau%20relative
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- TER 1, record 1, French, TER
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- turgescence relative 1, record 1, French, turgescence%20relative
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La teneur en eau relative (TER), appelée aussi turgescence relative, est le rapport entre le poids d’eau contenu dans l’échantillon (Peau) au moment du prélèvement et le poids d’eau maximal (Pept) qu’il peut contenir, en conditions physiologiques «normales», quand il se trouve en équilibre avec de l’eau « libre » c’est-à-dire de l’eau pure à la même température (son potentiel hydrique est alors nul). Ce poids Pept correspond alors à un état hydrique maximal, qu’on appelle pleine turgescence. 1, record 1, French, - teneur%20en%20eau%20relative
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
- Biología vegetal
- Producción vegetal
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- contenido relativo de agua
1, record 1, Spanish, contenido%20relativo%20de%20agua
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El contenido relativo de agua es un parámetro importante para estimar la turgencia de la célula y el estado hidrico de la planta, y también se considera un indicador para determinar variedades tolerantes a la sequía. 2, record 1, Spanish, - contenido%20relativo%20de%20agua
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-06-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Plant Biology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- turgidity
1, record 2, English, turgidity
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- turgescence 2, record 2, English, turgescence
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When the cell wall is fully stretched i.e. when the pressure exerted by the cell contents outwards equals the resistance of the cell wall inwards, the cell is said [to be] turgid and the condition as turgidity. 1, record 2, English, - turgidity
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Biologie végétale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- turgescence
1, record 2, French, turgescence
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
État de gonflement de cellules, de tissus ou d'organe, sous l'effet de l'afflux d'eau dans leurs vacuoles, entraînant leur rigidité. 2, record 2, French, - turgescence
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Biología vegetal
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- turgencia
1, record 2, Spanish, turgencia
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-01-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- The Genitals
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- turgidity 1, record 3, English, turgidity
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- turgidness 1, record 3, English, turgidness
- turgescence 2, record 3, English, turgescence
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organes génitaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- turgescence
1, record 3, French, turgescence
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Augmentation de volume par rétention de sang veineux. 2, record 3, French, - turgescence
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Órganos genitales
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- turgencia
1, record 3, Spanish, turgencia
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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