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GAZON [3 records]

Record 1 2010-10-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Horticulture
DEF

The surface layer of earth containing a mat of grass and grass roots.

OBS

turf: term and definition extracted from the Plant Health Glossary of Terms of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Horticulture
DEF

Couche superficielle du sol composée d'un tapis de graminées et de leurs racines.

OBS

gazon : terme et définition extraits du Glossaire de la protection des végétaux de l'Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

Spanish

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Record 2 2003-11-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Forage Crops
OBS

The upper layer of soil usu. covered with grass or weeds.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Culture des plantes fourragères

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cultivo de plantas forrajeras
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Record 3 2003-11-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plant and Crop Production
CONT

A well-constructed and maintained lawn makes a valuable feature of a garden ... Grass lawns are made (a) by sowing seeds, (b) by laying turf of established grasses, or (c) by inserting pieces of grass plants or their stoloniferous runners or roots.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cultures (Agriculture)
DEF

Végétation dense, composée d'herbes courtes et fines.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Producción vegetal
DEF

Hierba graminoide, menuda y tupida que cubre el suelo.

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