scarify in the Oxford Spanish Dictionary

Translations for scarify in the English»Spanish Dictionary

scarify <scarifies scarifying scarified> [Am ˈskɛrəˌfaɪ, Brit ˈskarɪfʌɪ, ˈskɛːrɪfʌɪ] VB trans

scarify

escarificar

Translations for scarify in the Spanish»English Dictionary

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escarificar

to scarify

escarificar

to scarify

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The binturong is an important agent for seed dispersal, especially for those of the strangler fig, because of its ability to scarify the seed's tough outer covering.

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The extensive lawns will require scarifying, aerating and feeding with an organic spring feed, as that season begins.

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Seeds can be scarified to enhance germination.

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To hasten germination, you may scarify seeds by soaking in concentrated sulfuric acid (95 %) or by rubbing the endocarp with a file or sandpaper.

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Each drupe contains 1 to 5 hard seeds, which need to be scarified and stratified prior to germination to reduce the seed coat and break embryo dormancy.

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Another method if you have areas of grass that don't blend, is to scarify and then over sow with grass seed at a high rate.

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The larva spins a leaf into a capacious pod and eats the parenchyma, scarifying the inner surface.

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It can be soaked in hot water or the seed can be nicked or otherwise mechanically scarified, so that water will penetrate the seed's hard coating and induce germination.

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It is a little late to scarify now, so save it for the autumn.

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When scarifying or de-thatching, not all thatch should be removed as a small amount of thatch is beneficial to the lawn.

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