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GRAIN ROSE [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-12-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Grain Growing
  • Agricultural Economics
DEF

Kernels of wheat that are pink in colour because of immaturity, negatively affecting end-use quality.

CONT

Pink kernels are usually shrunken in appearance because of immaturity and display a pink discoloration that seems to be on the interior of the kernel. The pink discoloration has a negative impact on end-use quality.

OBS

Term and abbreviation used at the Canadian Grain Commission.

Key term(s)
  • pink kernel

French

Domaine(s)
  • Culture des céréales
  • Économie agricole
DEF

Grains de blé qui sont roses à cause de leur immaturité, ce qui nuit à la qualité d'utilisation finale.

OBS

Terme et abréviation en usage à la Commission canadienne des grains.

Key term(s)
  • grain rose

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cultivo de cereales
  • Economía agrícola
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