Translation of "defoliation" into Portuguese

desfoliação, desfolhação, desfolhamento are the top translations of "defoliation" into Portuguese.

defoliation noun grammar

The separation of ripened leaves from a branch or stem; the falling or shedding of the leaves. [..]

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  • desfoliação

    noun

    1) The drop of foliage from plants caused by herbicides such as Agent Orange, diuron, triazines, all of which interfere with photosynthesis. The use of defoliants, as in Vietnam or in jungle clearance for agriculture, can permanently destroy tropical forests. Once the tree cover is removed, the soil is subjected to erosion and precious nutrients are rapidly leached away. 2) Destroying (an area of jungle, forest, etc.) as by chemical sprays or incendiary bombs, in order to give enemy troops or guerilla forces no place of concealment. (Source: PORT / WEBSTE)

    As a rule, trees attacked by the caterpillar are stunted, but they do not usually die as a result of defoliation.

    Os ataques têm essencialmente consequências a nível do crescimento das árvores, sendo rara a morte resultante da desfoliação pela processionária.

  • desfolhação

    Artificial; for natural defoliation use

    Artificial; para desfolhação natural usar

  • desfolhamento

    A set of common, internationally comparable concepts has already been established for monitoring defoliation in forests.

    Os correspondentes conceitos comuns, comparáveis entre si, foram concebidos para a questão do desfolhamento das florestas.

  • eliminação de folhas

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