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Record 1 2003-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Botany
  • Horticulture
DEF

The meristematic tissue located at the tip of a stem.

CONT

Apical dominance - A process in which the terminal bud (top of the stem) in plants inhibits the growth of buds at the sides of the stem.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Botanique
  • Horticulture
DEF

Sommet végétatif d'une tige, d'un rameau ou d'une racine, constitué d'un méristème entouré d'organes jeunes déjà différenciés.

CONT

Pour réaliser cette bouture [de tête], vous devez couper le sommet d'une tige d'une longueur de 7 à 12 cm de longueur en ayant toujours 2 à 3 étages de feuilles et le bourgeon terminal.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Botánica
  • Horticultura
DEF

Yema del extremo de un brote en crecimiento.

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