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MOLLUSCICIDE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-08-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Crop Protection
- Mollusks, Echinoderms and Prochordates
- Animal Pests (Crops)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- molluscicidal
1, record 1, English, molluscicidal
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Polystream is a mixture of chlorinated benzenes proved effective against oyster drill, a predatory snail. It is both molluscicidal and repellent ... 2, record 1, English, - molluscicidal
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Protection des végétaux
- Mollusques, échinodermes et procordés
- Animaux nuisibles aux cultures
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- molluscicide
1, record 1, French, molluscicide
correct, adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- hélicide 1, record 1, French, h%C3%A9licide
avoid, see observation, adjective
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hélicide : terme impropre employé pour désigner un produit destiné à la lutte contre les mollusques [...] 1, record 1, French, - molluscicide
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-08-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Crop Protection
- Mollusks, Echinoderms and Prochordates
- Animal Pests (Crops)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- molluscicide
1, record 2, English, molluscicide
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- molluscacide 2, record 2, English, molluscacide
correct
- gastropocide 3, record 2, English, gastropocide
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical used to kill or control snails and slugs. 4, record 2, English, - molluscicide
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Control is a term used loosely and often means no more than killing a percentage of the population sufficient to secure a satisfactory yield or maintain acceptable quality without regard to side effects. 5, record 2, English, - molluscicide
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Protection des végétaux
- Mollusques, échinodermes et procordés
- Animaux nuisibles aux cultures
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- molluscicide
1, record 2, French, molluscicide
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- antimollusque 2, record 2, French, antimollusque
correct, masculine noun
- hélicide 3, record 2, French, h%C3%A9licide
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance active ou produit formulé ayant la propriété de tuer les mollusques (dont fait partie les limaces). 4, record 2, French, - molluscicide
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hélicide : terme impropre employé pour désigner un produit destiné à la lutte contre les mollusques. 3, record 2, French, - molluscicide
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Protección de las plantas
- Moluscos, equinodermos y procordados
- Animales dañinos para los cultivos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- molusquicida
1, record 2, Spanish, molusquicida
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Producto que mata moluscos, y más concretamente caracoles y babosas. 2, record 2, Spanish, - molusquicida
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