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Record 1 2012-05-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Horticulture
DEF

Inhibit root elongation by providing an air space, e.g., beneath seedling containers.

OBS

The roots that emerge [from the container] desiccate and cease to elongate.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Horticulture
DEF

Diriger la croissance des racines en les exposant à l'air, par exemple en installant une grille plutôt qu'une surface unie au fond des contenants.

OBS

Les racines ainsi exposées cessent leur croissance.

Spanish

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