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defoliation::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | change of state |
| Derivation | defoliate |
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | biological process, organic process |
| Derivation | defoliate |
Examples of defoliation
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It can detect big changes like tamarisk defoliation on an even smaller scale.
From the sciencedaily.com
Widespread defoliation of tamarisk in the area was noted during summer 2007.
From the sciencedaily.com
Paul Holtzen and Greg McDonald will conduct a defoliation workshop for member trees.
From the sacbee.com
In practice, orders for individual defoliation missions are given on a much lower level.
From the time.com
The peak of the program came in 1967-68, when 400 defoliation sorties were flown monthly.
From the time.com
Complete defoliation may occur after a fire without long-lasting effects.
From the dailynews.com
The leaves eventually fall off and this relentless defoliation severely weakens the bush.
From the independent.co.uk
I have measured nearly 250,000 leaves in my quest to understand defoliation in forests.
From the newscientist.com
Affected trees usually suffer total defoliation within 2 to 12 months.
From the en.wikipedia.org
- The loss of foliage
- Causing the leaves of trees and other plants to fall off (as by the use of chemicals)
- (defoliate) strip the leaves or branches from; "defoliate the trees with pesticides"
- (defoliated) defoliate: deprived of leaves
- A defoliant is any chemical sprayed or dusted on plants to cause its leaves to fall off. A classic example of a highly toxic defoliant used for tactical purposes is Agent Orange, which was used widely by the U.S. military during the Vietnam War from 1961 to 1970.
- The separation of ripened leaves from a branch or stem; the falling or shedding of the leaves
- (defoliate) To remove foliage from one or more plants, most often with a chemical agent
- Which can provide short-term dwarfing of foliage for certain deciduous species.
- The loss of leaves from trees and shrubs.
