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LAITERON [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-05-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Plant and Crop Production
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- fall rosette procedure
1, record 1, English, fall%20rosette%20procedure
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Field experiments conducted near Grande Prairie, Alberta, compared the effectiveness of the fall rosette procedure to other procedures used in a year of fallow for the control of perennial sowthistle (Sonchus arvensis L.). The fall rosette procedure, which consisted of discontinuing normal cultivation in late July, allowing the perennial sowthistle plants to grow for six week and the applying glyphosate plus dicamba at 0.6 + 0.6 kg ha- -1 plus Agral 90 at 0.5% vol/vol of spray volume, reduced shoot density by 84, 90 and 96% approximately one year after imposition in 1992, 1993 and 1994, respectively. 1, record 1, English, - fall%20rosette%20procedure
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Cultures (Agriculture)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- méthode de la rosette d’automne
1, record 1, French, m%C3%A9thode%20de%20la%20rosette%20d%26rsquo%3Bautomne
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La méthode de la rosette d’automne, qui consiste à arrêter les binages réguliers en fin de juillet, à laisser le laiteron pousser librement pendant 5 semaines puis à traiter au moyen de l'association glyphosate-dicamba à raison de 0, 6 + 0, 6 kg ha−1 plus Agral 90 à raison de 0, 5% en volume, a permis de réduire la densité des pousses de laiteron d’environ 84, 90 et 96% un an après le traitement, soit, respectivement, en 1992, 1993 et 1994 1, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20de%20la%20rosette%20d%26rsquo%3Bautomne
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Producción vegetal
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- método de la roseta de otoño
1, record 1, Spanish, m%C3%A9todo%20de%20la%20roseta%20de%20oto%C3%B1o
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- método de la roseta vegetativa 1, record 1, Spanish, m%C3%A9todo%20de%20la%20roseta%20vegetativa
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] se pueden distinguir dos formas de crecimiento: a) El tipo de crecimiento tropical, [...] b) El tipo de crecimiento templado, en el que la roseta generativa ('roseta de verano') produce la inflorescencia al término de su desarrollo y es relevada después de la floración por la roseta vegetativa ('roseta de otoño'), la cual concluye en una yema terminal, rodeada por brácteas carnosas ('yema de invierno' o hibernáculo). 2, record 1, Spanish, - m%C3%A9todo%20de%20la%20roseta%20de%20oto%C3%B1o
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-10-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Weed Science
- Botany
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- annual sow-thistle
1, record 2, English, annual%20sow%2Dthistle
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- annual sow thistle 2, record 2, English, annual%20sow%20thistle
correct
- annual sowthistle 3, record 2, English, annual%20sowthistle
correct
- common sow-thistle 4, record 2, English, common%20sow%2Dthistle
correct
- common sow thistle 5, record 2, English, common%20sow%20thistle
correct
- common sowthistle 6, record 2, English, common%20sowthistle
correct
- common annual sow-thistle 7, record 2, English, common%20annual%20sow%2Dthistle
correct
- smooth sow-thistle 8, record 2, English, smooth%20sow%2Dthistle
- smooth sowthistle 9, record 2, English, smooth%20sowthistle
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A common weed of cultivated crops, annual sow thistle acts as a host to aphids, several viral diseases, and nematodes. Rapid germination combined with wind dispersal of seeds allows annual sow thistle to invade both native plant communities and disturbed sites quickly. 10, record 2, English, - annual%20sow%2Dthistle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The] leaves ... usually have a mild agreeable flavour especially in the spring. They can be added to salads, cooked like spinach or used in soups, etc. 6, record 2, English, - annual%20sow%2Dthistle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
annual sow-thistle: preferred common name in the Inventory of Canadian Agricultural weeds (2003). 11, record 2, English, - annual%20sow%2Dthistle
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mauvaises herbes
- Botanique
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- laiteron potager
1, record 2, French, laiteron%20potager
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- laiteron maraîcher 2, record 2, French, laiteron%20mara%C3%AEcher
correct, masculine noun
- laiteron annuel 3, record 2, French, laiteron%20annuel
correct, masculine noun
- laiteron lisse 4, record 2, French, laiteron%20lisse
correct, masculine noun
- chardon blanc 3, record 2, French, chardon%20blanc
correct, masculine noun
- laiteron des maraîchers 5, record 2, French, laiteron%20des%20mara%C3%AEchers
correct, masculine noun
- laiteron commun 3, record 2, French, laiteron%20commun
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le laiteron des maraîchers est une plante annuelle de 30 à 100 cm de hauteur, à la tige dressée, cannelée, creuse et peu ramifiée. Les feuilles caulinaires sont sessiles, ovales-allongées et divisées en segments dentés-épineux non piquants. Elles embrassent la tige par deux oreillettes aiguës et étalées. 5, record 2, French, - laiteron%20potager
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette plante est très commune dans les endroits cultivés et dans les décombres et c’est une «mauvaise herbe» très répandue dans les jardins. 6, record 2, French, - laiteron%20potager
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les feuilles sont consommées cuites ou en salade. 5, record 2, French, - laiteron%20potager
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
laiteron potager : nom à privilégier selon l'Inventaire des mauvaises herbes du Canada(2003). 7, record 2, French, - laiteron%20potager
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Malas hierbas
- Botánica
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- cerraja
1, record 2, Spanish, cerraja
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- Sonchus oleraceus 1, record 2, Spanish, Sonchus%20oleraceus
correct, Latin
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hierba anual con tallos débiles, que exuda látex si se la hiere. Hojas de forma variable, generalmente con los bordes recortados. Flores amarillas, agrupadas en capítulos de unos 2 cm de diámetro. 1, record 2, Spanish, - cerraja
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-10-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Weed Science
- Botany
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- perennial sow-thistle
1, record 3, English, perennial%20sow%2Dthistle
correct, see observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- perennial sow thistle 2, record 3, English, perennial%20sow%20thistle
correct
- perennial sowthistle 3, record 3, English, perennial%20sowthistle
correct, United States
- field sow-thistle 4, record 3, English, field%20sow%2Dthistle
correct
- field sow thistle 5, record 3, English, field%20sow%20thistle
correct
- field sowthistle 6, record 3, English, field%20sowthistle
correct
- creeping sow-thistle 7, record 3, English, creeping%20sow%2Dthistle
correct
- creeping sowthistle 6, record 3, English, creeping%20sowthistle
correct
- corn sow-thistle 8, record 3, English, corn%20sow%2Dthistle
correct
- corn sow thistle 9, record 3, English, corn%20sow%20thistle
correct
- corn sowthistle 10, record 3, English, corn%20sowthistle
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A vigorous deep-rooted perennial herb introduced from Eurasia that reproduces by seed, by thick vertical roots and by cylindral horizontal roots 0.25-0.5 cm in diameter. 11, record 3, English, - perennial%20sow%2Dthistle
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Perennial sow thistle grows on a single stem, branching near the top. The branches end in large, loose, clusters of yellow, dandelion-like flowers. Leaves vary in shape and have weak prickles on the edges. Upper leaves clasp the stem directly. Mature plants contain a bitter milky juice and grow to 1.5 m tall. Annual sow thistle has smaller flowers. [It] is an aggressive, creeping weed that can severely reduce yields in cultivated fields. 12, record 3, English, - perennial%20sow%2Dthistle
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Can be found] in cultivated fields, pastures, meadows, woodland, waste places, roadsides, gardens, and occasionally in lawns. 7, record 3, English, - perennial%20sow%2Dthistle
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
perenniel sow-thistle: preferred common name in the Inventory of Canadian Agriculture Weeds (2003). 13, record 3, English, - perennial%20sow%2Dthistle
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Mauvaises herbes
- Botanique
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- laiteron des champs
1, record 3, French, laiteron%20des%20champs
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- laiteron vivace 2, record 3, French, laiteron%20vivace
correct, masculine noun
- bouquet jaune 2, record 3, French, bouquet%20jaune
masculine noun
- crève-z-yeux 2, record 3, French, cr%C3%A8ve%2Dz%2Dyeux
masculine noun
- florent 2, record 3, French, florent
masculine noun
- roi des champs 2, record 3, French, roi%20des%20champs
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plante vivace se propageant par rhizome, et dont les tiges mesurent de 0,35 à 1,5 m de hauteur [...] 3, record 3, French, - laiteron%20des%20champs
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Elle se rencontre dans toutes les provinces [canadiennes] où elle pousse dans les champs de céréales, les cultures sarclées, les terrains incultes et en bordure des routes [...] 3, record 3, French, - laiteron%20des%20champs
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[Le] laiteron des champs est l'une de nos mauvaises herbes les plus agressives, surtout dans les champs de grain. 4, record 3, French, - laiteron%20des%20champs
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
laiteron des champs : nom à privilégier selon l'Inventaire des mauvaises herbes du Canada(2003). 5, record 3, French, - laiteron%20des%20champs
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-10-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Weed Science
- Botany
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- sow thistle
1, record 4, English, sow%20thistle
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- sow-thistle 2, record 4, English, sow%2Dthistle
correct
- sowthistle 3, record 4, English, sowthistle
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any composite plant of the genus Sonchus, having yellow flowers and thistlelike leaves. 4, record 4, English, - sow%20thistle
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Generally considered a weed. 4, record 4, English, - sow%20thistle
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Mauvaises herbes
- Botanique
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- laiteron
1, record 4, French, laiteron
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plante herbacée annuelle ou vivace d’Europe, d’Asie, d’Afrique et d’Australie, aux fleurs groupées en capitules jaunes, réunis en corymbes. 2, record 4, French, - laiteron
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mauvaise herbe de la famille des Composées. 3, record 4, French, - laiteron
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2016-10-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Weed Science
- Botany
Universal entry(ies) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- spiny annual sow-thistle
1, record 5, English, spiny%20annual%20sow%2Dthistle
correct, see observation
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- spiny annual sow thistle 2, record 5, English, spiny%20annual%20sow%20thistle
correct
- spiny sow-thistle 3, record 5, English, spiny%20sow%2Dthistle
correct
- spiny sow thistle 4, record 5, English, spiny%20sow%20thistle
correct
- spiny sowthistle 5, record 5, English, spiny%20sowthistle
correct
- prickly annual sow-thistle 6, record 5, English, prickly%20annual%20sow%2Dthistle
correct
- prickly sow-thistle 7, record 5, English, prickly%20sow%2Dthistle
correct
- prickly sow thistle 4, record 5, English, prickly%20sow%20thistle
- prickly sowthistle 5, record 5, English, prickly%20sowthistle
correct
- rough sow-thistle 8, record 5, English, rough%20sow%2Dthistle
correct, Australia
- spiny-leaf sow-thistle 5, record 5, English, spiny%2Dleaf%20sow%2Dthistle
correct
- rough sow thistle 4, record 5, English, rough%20sow%20thistle
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sonchus asper (L.) Hill. An annual weedy plant 50-150 cm high. Leaves clasping stem at base, slightly lobed or divided; leaf lobes usually having spinetipped teeth; basal lobes rounded. Flowers 12-25 cm across, pale yellow. 7, record 5, English, - spiny%20annual%20sow%2Dthistle
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Spiny annual sow-thistle occurs ... in waste places, along fence lines, roadsides, around buildings and occasionally in gardens. 2, record 5, English, - spiny%20annual%20sow%2Dthistle
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
spiny annual sow-thistle: preferred common name in the Inventory of Canadian Agricultural Weeds (2003). 9, record 5, English, - spiny%20annual%20sow%2Dthistle
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Mauvaises herbes
- Botanique
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- laiteron rude
1, record 5, French, laiteron%20rude
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- laiteron épineux 2, record 5, French, laiteron%20%C3%A9pineux
correct, masculine noun
- laiteron âpre 3, record 5, French, laiteron%20%C3%A2pre
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sonchus asper (L.). [...] Plante annuelle [de] 30 à 80 cm, lisse et peu rameuse. [Ses] feuilles [sont] épaisses, fermes, luisantes [et] à auricules arrondies. [Les] capitules [sont] à involucre généralement glabre [et les] achaines à côtes longitudinales saillantes [sont] non rugueux transversalement. 4, record 5, French, - laiteron%20rude
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette espèce est commune dans les endroits cultivés, au bord des chemins et dans les décombres. 5, record 5, French, - laiteron%20rude
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
laiteron rude : nom à privilégier selon l'Inventaire des mauvaises herbes du Canada. 6, record 5, French, - laiteron%20rude
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2016-02-05
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Zoology
Universal entry(ies) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- green sow-thistle aphid
1, record 6, English, green%20sow%2Dthistle%20aphid
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Zoologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- puceron du laiteron
1, record 6, French, puceron%20du%20laiteron
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-10-14
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Seed Plants (Spermatophyta)
Universal entry(ies) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- marsh sow-thistle
1, record 7, English, marsh%20sow%2Dthistle
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A plant of the family Asteraceae. 2, record 7, English, - marsh%20sow%2Dthistle
Record 7, Key term(s)
- marsh sow thistle
- marsh sowthistle
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Plantes à graines (Spermatophyta)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- laiteron des marais
1, record 7, French, laiteron%20des%20marais
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Plante de la famille des Asteraceae. 2, record 7, French, - laiteron%20des%20marais
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1994-06-23
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Plant Diseases
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- sow-thistle yellow vein virus
1, record 8, English, sow%2Dthistle%20yellow%20vein%20virus
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- SYVV 1, record 8, English, SYVV
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- sowthistle yellow vein virus 2, record 8, English, sowthistle%20yellow%20vein%20virus
correct
- SYVV 2, record 8, English, SYVV
correct
- SYVV 2, record 8, English, SYVV
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Maladies des plantes
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- jaunisse des nervures du laiteron
1, record 8, French, jaunisse%20des%20nervures%20du%20laiteron
correct, 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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