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GLUMA [2 records]

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Record 1 2011-08-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Oilseed Crops
  • Plant Biology
DEF

The sheath-like leaf structure on the upper end of grain or grass plants which encloses the inflorescence prior to its emergence. During inflorescence the plant is said to be in the boot stage or in boot.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Culture des plantes oléagineuses
  • Biologie végétale
CONT

Épiaison [des céréales]. Les premiers épis apparaissent (on commence à voir les barbes de l'orge et, chez le blé et l'avoine, la gaine est éclatée).

OBS

Précède la floraison.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cultivo de oleaginosas
  • Biología vegetal
CONT

En botánica, la gluma es una vaina estéril, externa, basal y membranosa presente en plantas gramíneas y ciperáceas. La gluma es cada una de las dos hojitas escariosas (hipsofilos estériles) que a modo de brácteas rodean las espiguillas de las gramíneas, suelen hallarse enfrentados en la base de las espículas.

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Record 2 2008-01-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plant Biology
  • Grain Growing
DEF

Fragments of straw including the glume and hull removed from cereal grains in threshing or processing.

OBS

Term and abbreviation used at the Canadian Grain Commission.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biologie végétale
  • Culture des céréales
DEF

Fragments de paille, y compris la glume et les enveloppes détachées des grains de céréales, pendant le battage ou le nettoyage.

OBS

balle; paillette; CHF : Termes et abréviations en usage à la Commission canadienne des grains.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Biología vegetal
  • Cultivo de cereales
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