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défoliation [2 records]

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Record 1 2011-01-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plant Diseases
  • Effects of Pollution
  • Silviculture
DEF

Normal or pathological loss of leaves.

OBS

The term "defoliation" can refer to the technique of leaf removal as well as the loss of foliage caused by naturel phenomena (hail, fire, frost) or by insect defoliator.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies des plantes
  • Effets de la pollution
  • Sylviculture
DEF

Perte du feuillage causée par des insectes, des maladies, des facteurs climatiques ou des produits chimiques.

OBS

Le terme «défoliation» peut également faire référence à la technique de suppression du feuillage.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Enfermedades de las plantas
  • Efectos de la polución
  • Silvicultura
DEF

Caída prematura de las hojas de los árboles y plantas, producida por enfermedad, contaminación ambiental o acción humana.

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Record 2 2007-01-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Farming Techniques
  • Culture of Fruit Trees
  • Silviculture
DEF

The removal of plant leaves.

CONT

Defolation can be applied for several reasons, like stopping or boosting the growth of a specific branch, or creating more branches and smaller leaves.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Techniques agricoles
  • Arboriculture fruitière
  • Sylviculture
DEF

Technique d'arboriculture qui vise à freiner la croissance d'une pousse par la suppression des jeunes feuilles entourant le bourgeon terminal en activité (mai-juin).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Técnicas agrícolas
  • Fruticultura
  • Silvicultura
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