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BOURGEON LATENT [1 record]

Record 1 2012-07-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plant Biology
  • Horticulture
  • Silviculture
CONT

A latent bud is a dormant lateral bud that can remain inactive for many years. But if an accident or a deliberate pruning cut removes a nearby shoot or branch, the latent bud will be stimulated to develop.

CONT

Woody plants also have latent buds, less visible dormant buds that lie under the bark.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biologie végétale
  • Horticulture
  • Sylviculture
OBS

Le bourgeon qualifié de latent est un bourgeon qui ne se développe pas dans le cycle de croissance suivant sa formation. La latence de développement peut atteindre plusieurs années.

OBS

Dans le langage horticole, le bourgeon des botanistes, surtout pendant qu'il est dormant, est appelé œil.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Biología vegetal
  • Horticultura
  • Silvicultura
DEF

Yema temporalmente inactiva y que puede comenzar a crecer si se la estimula.

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