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TURGOR [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Plant and Crop Production
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- full turgescence
1, record 1, English, full%20turgescence
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- full turgor 2, record 1, English, full%20turgor
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The complete hydration of plant or leaf, which represents the ideal state for growth and nutrient uptake. 3, record 1, English, - full%20turgescence
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
For the experiments with abscisic acid (ABA), the plants were watered and placed in the dark for several hours to induce stomatal closure and full turgescence of the leaves. 4, record 1, English, - full%20turgescence
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Cultures (Agriculture)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pleine turgescence
1, record 1, French, pleine%20turgescence
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On utilise également les termes de teneur en eau relative ou rapport de la masse d'eau présente à la masse d'eau maximale contenue dans l'organe à pleine turgescence. La détermination de la teneur en eau s'obtient par pesée avant et après passage à l'étuve. Pour déterminer la teneur en eau relative des organes végétaux, la pesée avant et après passage à l'étuve doit être répétée sur un échantillon que l'on a laissé flotter dans l'eau un temps suffisant pour assurer la pleine hydratation des tissus. 1, record 1, French, - pleine%20turgescence
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
- Producción vegetal
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- turgencia total
1, record 1, Spanish, turgencia%20total
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-10-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Plant Biology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- leaf turgor potential
1, record 2, English, leaf%20turgor%20potential
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The total water potential, which describes the energy of the water contained in the plant can be estimated from leaf water potential (LWP) measurements, by the use of the pressure bomb in salinity studies. The major components of LWP are leaf osmotic potential (LOP) and leaf turgor potential (LTP). Leaf water potential and leaf osmotic potential can be measured directly by the use of the pressure bomb and the vapor pressure osmometer, respectively. The LTP can be estimated by the equation LTP = LWP - LOP. 2, record 2, English, - leaf%20turgor%20potential
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Biologie végétale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- potentiel de turgescence foliaire
1, record 2, French, potentiel%20de%20turgescence%20foliaire
proposal, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- potentiel de turgescence de la feuille 1, record 2, French, potentiel%20de%20turgescence%20de%20la%20feuille
proposal, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Certains polluants, comme le SO2 affectent de façon sélective les cellules péristomatiques sans perturber les cellules de garde. Ceci explique en partie pourquoi ces polluants provoquent d'abord une ouverture stomatique : les cellules péristomatiques abimées souffrent probablement d'une réduction de leur potentiel de turgescence et opposent ainsi une résistance mécanique aux cellules de garde moins importante que si elles étaient en bon état, 2, record 2, French, - potentiel%20de%20turgescence%20foliaire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
- Biología vegetal
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- potencial de turgencia de las hojas
1, record 2, Spanish, potencial%20de%20turgencia%20de%20las%20hojas
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-10-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Plant Biology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- turgor potential
1, record 3, English, turgor%20potential
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The leaf cells contain various organic and inorganic solutes, which determine the leaf osmotic potential (OP). OP is generally lower (more negative) than LWP [leaf water potential] and the difference between the two is turgor potential. Turgor is lost (null value) when LWP=OP ... Leaf turgor is associated with cellular growth and function. When turgor becomes null cells collapse and the leaf wilts, though it is not dead. Stomata are responsive (among other factors) to turgor, closing to reduce transpiration. 2, record 3, English, - turgor%20potential
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Figures 2 and 3 show average leaf water potential and osmotic potential, respectively, of the five cultivars. Turgor potential can be estimated by subtracting osmotic potential from leaf water potential. 3, record 3, English, - turgor%20potential
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Biologie végétale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- potentiel de turgescence
1, record 3, French, potentiel%20de%20turgescence
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Certains polluants, comme le SO2 affectent de façon sélective les cellules péristomatiques sans perturber les cellules de garde. Ceci explique en partie pourquoi ces polluants provoquent d'abord une ouverture stomatique : les cellules péristomatiques abimées souffrent probablement d'une réduction de leur potentiel de turgescence et opposent ainsi une résistance mécanique aux cellules de garde moins importante que si elles étaient en bon état, 2, record 3, French, - potentiel%20de%20turgescence
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les mesures des potentiels hydriques [(psi exposant H]) et osmotiques [(pi]) sont effectuées avec un micropsychromètre (Wescor HR-33T) et des chambres isothermes C52. Le potentiel de turgescence (P) est obtenu avec la relation [psi exposant H] = [pi] + P. 3, record 3, French, - potentiel%20de%20turgescence
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
- Biología vegetal
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- potencial de turgencia
1, record 3, Spanish, potencial%20de%20turgencia
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-03-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Plant Biology
- Biophysics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- turgor pressure
1, record 4, English, turgor%20pressure
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The pressure developed as the result of fluid in a turgid (swollen) plant cell caused by the osmotic diffusion toward the inside of a cell. 2, record 4, English, - turgor%20pressure
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Turgor pressure is the force that is exerted on a plant's cell wall by the water (in the cytoplasm) within the cell. The water presses against the cell wall from within, giving the plant cell rigidity, helping it keep its shape. Turgor pressure is the mechanism that changes the shape of the guard cells that open a plant's stomata, pores located on the underside of leaves. 3, record 4, English, - turgor%20pressure
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Saline soil environments can affect the necessary plant cell turgor pressure by disrupting the osmotic balance. 2, record 4, English, - turgor%20pressure
Record 4, Key term(s)
- cell turgor pressure
- plant cell turgor pressure
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Biologie végétale
- Biophysique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- pression de turgescence
1, record 4, French, pression%20de%20turgescence
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- pression de turgescence cellulaire 2, record 4, French, pression%20de%20turgescence%20cellulaire
correct, feminine noun
- pression de turgescence des cellules 3, record 4, French, pression%20de%20turgescence%20des%20cellules
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La croissance cellulaire est une déformation irréversible de la cellule. Celle-ci ne peut se réaliser que si sa paroi est susceptible de se déformer. Quelque soit la plasticité (potentialité de déformation irréversible) de la paroi, celle-ci ne peut s'exprimer que si la paroi est soumise à une pression ou à une tension. Expérimentalement, il est possible d'exercer une tension à l'aide d'un extensomètre. "In vivo", c'est la pression interne de la cellule ou pression de turgescence qui effectuera ce rôle. La pression de turgescence est fonction de la différence entre les potentiels hydriques interne et externe. Elle est en première approximation proportionnelle à la différence des pressions osmotiques interne et externe. Il est possible de faire varier la pression de turgescence d'une cellule en faisant varier la pression osmotique du milieu extérieur. 4, record 4, French, - pression%20de%20turgescence
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La croissance d'un tissu végétal dépend de la pression de turgescence exercée dans les cellules et d'une résistance à la déformation située dans les parois. 5, record 4, French, - pression%20de%20turgescence
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Biología vegetal
- Biofísica
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- presión de turgencia
1, record 4, Spanish, presi%C3%B3n%20de%20turgencia
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Presión en el interior de una célula que resulta de la absorción de agua en las vacuolas y la imbibición de agua por el protoplasma. 1, record 4, Spanish, - presi%C3%B3n%20de%20turgencia
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-12-04
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Plant Biology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- turgor movement
1, record 5, English, turgor%20movement
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A reversible change in position of a plant part due to a change in turgor pressure of various cells (as in sleep movement). (Webster) 2, record 5, English, - turgor%20movement
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Biologie végétale
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- mouvement de turgescence
1, record 5, French, mouvement%20de%20turgescence
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- turgonastie 2, record 5, French, turgonastie
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mouvements déterminés par des phénomènes de turgescence. 2, record 5, French, - mouvement%20de%20turgescence
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Biología vegetal
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- turgonastia
1, record 5, Spanish, turgonastia
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nastia debida a un estado de turgencia. 1, record 5, Spanish, - turgonastia
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nastia: Cambio de posición en los órganos vegetales, como respuesta a uno o varios estímulos externos. 1, record 5, Spanish, - turgonastia
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-06-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- turgor
1, record 6, English, turgor
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- skin turgor 2, record 6, English, skin%20turgor
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A means of rapid assessment of tissue hydration. The turgor can be judged best when the skin (especially on the forehead or chest) is grasped between the forefinger and the thumb and pulled upward. Failure of the skin promptly to reassume normal contour denotes decreased hydration. 3, record 6, English, - turgor
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "turgor" was recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee. 4, record 6, English, - turgor
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- signe du pli cutané
1, record 6, French, signe%20du%20pli%20cutan%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- turgor 2, record 6, French, turgor
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Maintien du pli après avoir pincé la peau, traduisant la déshydratation extracellulaire. Se recherche au niveau des téguments abdominaux. A un degré moindre, où la peau revient spontanément à son état initial : pli "paresseux". 1, record 6, French, - signe%20du%20pli%20cutan%C3%A9
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme "signe du pli cutané" a été privilégié par le Comité de sémiologie médicale. 3, record 6, French, - signe%20du%20pli%20cutan%C3%A9
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- turgor
1, record 6, Spanish, turgor
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1993-01-15
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Ecology (General)
- Morphology and General Physiology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- turgor lost point 1, record 7, English, turgor%20lost%20point
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Écologie (Généralités)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- point de perte de turgescence
1, record 7, French, point%20de%20perte%20de%20turgescence
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement fourni par le Centre de foresterie des Laurentides. 1, record 7, French, - point%20de%20perte%20de%20turgescence
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1986-03-21
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Epidermis and Dermis
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- skin turgor
1, record 8, English, skin%20turgor
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Épiderme et derme
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- turgescence cutanée
1, record 8, French, turgescence%20cutan%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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