ACT Science - Agriculture et foresterie
Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés à l'agriculture et à la foresterie, tels que « hypha », « millet », « feuillus », etc. qui vous aideront à réussir vos ACT.
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to prepare and use land for growing plants or crops by planting seeds, tending to them, and providing necessary care
cultiver
a chemical or natural material that is added to the soil to improve its productivity and help plants grow
engrais
the artificial application of water to land or soil to assist in the growing of crops and the maintenance of landscapes
irrigation
the amount of water, in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail, that falls to the ground, measured over a specific period and crucial for crop growth and forest health
précipitation
(of a farm or an industry) to grow or produce a crop or product
produire
characterized by receiving very little rainfall, often with erratic precipitation patterns and a tendency towards drought conditions, but not as extreme as arid climates
semi-aride
relating to trees with hard and dry fruits called cones and needle-shaped leaves
conifère
the practice of cultivating and managing forests, including the planting, growth, and harvesting of trees for timber production and ecosystem maintenance
silviculture
an agricultural system where landowners allow tenants to use the land in exchange for a share of the crops produced
système de métayage
to use a large farming equipment to dig the ground and make it ready for farming
labourer
a farming approach that uses technology to optimize crop production by precisely managing resources like water, fertilizer, and pesticides
agriculture de précision
a farming system that combines agriculture with livestock grazing, where both activities are practiced on the same land
agropastoralisme
(of food or farming techniques) produced or done without any artificial or chemical substances
bio
a chemical substance or agent that is used to kill or control insects that can cause harm to humans, crops, animals, and structures
insecticide
a type of chemical substance that is used for killing insects or small animals that damage food or crops
pesticide
to create stepped levels or flat areas on sloped land to prevent erosion and make the land suitable for farming or forestry
terrasser
to break up the surface of the ground, remove weeds, etc. using a gardening tool with a thin metal blade attached to a long handle
hoe
to prepare the soil for planting by digging, stirring, or turning it over using a tool such as a plow or a tiller
cultiver
a chemical substance that kills plants, used for destroying plants that are not wanted
herbicide
solid waste from animals spread on a piece of land to help plants and crops grow healthier and stronger
fumier
decayed leaves, plants, or other organic waste turned into a mixture that can improve the soil's quality and productivity once added to it
compost
a protective layer of decaying leaves or compost that is spread over or around a plant to improve the quality of the soil, stop weeds from growing, or to provide protection for the plant's base and its roots
paillis
a type of flowering plant that has a single cotyledon, or seed leaf, in its embryo, and typically features parallel leaf veins, flower parts in multiples of three, and fibrous root systems
monocotylédone
a type of flowering plant that has two cotyledons, or seed leaves, in its embryo, typically featuring net-like leaf veins, flower parts in multiples of four or five, and a taproot system
dicotylédone
to deliberately mate individuals of different breeds, races, or varieties to produce offspring with desirable characteristics or traits
croiser
any disease that causes a plant to wither and eventually dies
flétrissement
a flat, wide area of land with no or very few trees in North America
prairie
the presence of large numbers of harmful insects, pests, or other organisms in an area, often causing damage to crops, trees, or natural environments
infestation
a method of growing plants without soil, using nutrient-rich water solutions
hydroponie
an organism that makes its own food using sunlight or chemical energy
autotrophe
the excessive nutrients in water causing algae blooms, oxygen depletion, and ecological problems
eutrophisation
small seeds of a large crop that grows in warm regions, used to feed birds or make flour
millet
a tall plant growing in Central America that produces yellow seeds, which are used in cooking
maïs
a group of edible plants that are typically harvested and cooked while still immature
courge
a plant with bright orange or yellow flowers that produces seeds rich in oil
carthame
the flower head of a plant from the cabbage family that is white in color and is eaten as a vegetable
chou-fleur
a young plant that develops from a seed, typically in the early stages of growth after germination
jeune plant
aquatic plants with finely divided underwater leaves, found in freshwater habitats like lakes and ponds
milléfolium
a deciduous tree known for its smooth bark, typically found in temperate and boreal forests
bétula
the process by which water on the ground surface enters the soil, replenishing soil moisture and reducing runoff
infiltration
the layer of decomposing organic matter, such as leaves, twigs, and other plant material, that accumulates on the soil surface
humus
a thread-like structure found in fungi, consisting of a chain of cells that collectively form the fungal mycelium, essential for nutrient absorption and growth
hyphes
a long green vegetable with edible stems, used in cooking or eaten raw
asperge
small animals or insects that are believed to be destructive and are difficult to handle when they appear in a considerable number
vermine
a barren or unproductive area of land that is unsuitable for agriculture or habitation
terre désolée
a type of fruit belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family, typically with a hard outer shell, often used for containers, utensils, or as ornamental decorations
courge
an edible root of red color with a pungent taste that is eaten raw in salads
radis
a tall evergreen tree with fine-grained wood, valued for construction and known for its dense foliage
sapin de Douglas
any type of plant whose pods contain seeds, such as peas and beans
légume
a succulent herb with fleshy leaves, commonly used in salads and culinary dishes
pourpier