Scienze ACT - Agricoltura e selvicoltura
Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi legate all'agricoltura e alla silvicoltura, come "hypha", "miglio", "deciduo", ecc. che ti aiuteranno a superare i tuoi ACT.
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to cut and collect a crop

mietere
to grow plants or crops, especially for farming or commercial purposes

coltivare
a chemical or natural material that is added to the soil to improve its productivity and help plants grow

fertilizzante, concime
the artificial application of water to land or soil to assist in the growing of crops and the maintenance of landscapes

irrigazione, innaffiatura
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

precipitazione, precipito
(of a farm or an industry) to grow or produce a crop or product

fruttare, produrre
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-arido, semi arido
relating to trees with hard and dry fruits called cones and needle-shaped leaves

conifero
the practice of cultivating and managing forests, including the planting, growth, and harvesting of trees for timber production and ecosystem maintenance

silvicoltura, cultura forestale
an agricultural system where landowners allow tenants to use the land in exchange for a share of the crops produced

mezzadria, coltivazione sharecropping
to use a large farming equipment to dig the ground and make it ready for farming

arare
a farming approach that uses technology to optimize crop production by precisely managing resources like water, fertilizer, and pesticides

agricoltura di precisione, agricoltura presitiva
a farming system that combines agriculture with livestock grazing, where both activities are practiced on the same land

agropastoralismo, sistema agropastorale
(of food or farming techniques) produced or done without any artificial or chemical substances

organico
a chemical substance or agent that is used to kill or control insects that can cause harm to humans, crops, animals, and structures

insetticida, insetticido
a type of chemical substance that is used for killing insects or small animals that damage food or crops

pesticida
to create stepped levels or flat areas on sloped land to prevent erosion and make the land suitable for farming or forestry

realizzare terrazzamenti, fare terrazzamenti
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, scavare
to prepare the soil for planting by digging, stirring, or turning it over using a tool such as a plow or a tiller

arare, fessurare
a chemical substance that kills plants, used for destroying plants that are not wanted

diserbante
solid waste from animals spread on a piece of land to help plants and crops grow healthier and stronger

concime
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, concime organico
to rid a garden or other area of land of unwanted plants

diserbare, estirpare
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

pacciamatura, corteccia
to deliberately mate individuals of different breeds or varieties to produce offspring with desirable characteristics or traits
the presence of large numbers of harmful insects, pests, or other organisms in an area, often causing damage to crops, trees, or natural environments

infestazione, invasione
related to agriculture, farmers, or rural life

agrario, agricolo
a method of growing plants without soil, using nutrient-rich water solutions

idroponica, idroponica (metodo di coltivazione)
the excessive nutrients in water causing algae blooms, oxygen depletion, and ecological problems

eutrofizzazione, eutrofia
small seeds of a large crop that grows in warm regions, used to feed birds or make flour

miglio
a tall plant growing in Central America that produces yellow seeds, which are used in cooking

mais, granturco
a group of edible plants that are typically harvested and cooked while still immature

zucca, squash
the act of cutting down trees to use their wood

registrazione
a plant with bright orange or yellow flowers that produces seeds rich in oil

zafferano, carthamus
the flower head of a plant from the cabbage family that is white in color and is eaten as a vegetable

cavolfiore
a young plant that develops from a seed, typically in the early stages of growth after germination

piantina, germoglio
aquatic plants with finely divided underwater leaves, found in freshwater habitats like lakes and ponds

millefoglio, milfoilo
a deciduous tree known for its smooth bark, typically found in temperate and boreal forests

betulla, betulla bianca
the process by which water on the ground surface enters the soil, replenishing soil moisture and reducing runoff

infiltrazione, percolazione
the layer of decomposing organic matter, such as leaves, twigs, and other plant material, that accumulates on the soil surface

humus, duff
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

ifa, ifone
a long green vegetable with edible stems, used in cooking or eaten raw

asparagi
small animals or insects that are believed to be destructive and are difficult to handle when they appear in a considerable number

parassita
a barren or unproductive area of land that is unsuitable for agriculture or habitation

deserto, terreno incolto
a type of fruit belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family, typically with a hard outer shell, often used for containers, utensils, or as ornamental decorations

zucca, cucurbita
an edible root of red color with a pungent taste that is eaten raw in salads

ravanello
a tall evergreen tree with fine-grained wood, valued for construction and known for its dense foliage

abete, faggio
any type of plant whose pods contain seeds, such as peas and beans

legume
