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GRAIN POURRI [1 record]

Record 1 1995-09-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Industrial Crops
  • Milling and Cereal Industries
OBS

This refers to the decomposition or decay of kernels caused by bacteria or fungi, usually indicated by blackening, discolouration and softening of all or part of the kernel.

OBS

Term used at the Canadian Grain Commission.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Culture des plantes industrielles
  • Minoterie et céréales
OBS

Cette expression indique une décomposition ou une détérioration de grains causée par des bactéries ou des champignons, normalement signalée par un noircissement, une décoloration et un amollissement du grain, en partie ou en entier.

OBS

Terme en usage à la Commission Canadienne des grains.

Spanish

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