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EMASCULER [2 records]

Record 1 2012-02-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Grain Growing
  • Plant Biology
DEF

In cereal crops, to remove the anther or pollen bearing organ and thereby prevent the plant from fertilizing itself.

OBS

Term used at the Canadian Grain Commission in the cereal field terminology.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Culture des céréales
  • Biologie végétale
DEF

Pour les céréales, suppression des anthères ou organes contenant le pollen, pour empêcher le plant de s'autoféconder.

OBS

Terme en usage à la Commission canadienne des grains dans le domaine céréalier.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cultivo de cereales
  • Biología vegetal
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Record 2 2000-10-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bioengineering
DEF

To remove the tassel or pollen producing organ at the top of the corn plant before pollen is released.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Technique biologique

Spanish

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