shoot length
[/ʃuːt lɛŋθ/]
nounpl: shoot lengths
comprimento do broto
1. The measurable distance from the base to the tip of a plant shoot or stem
The shoot length increased significantly after applying the fertilizer.
O comprimento do broto aumentou significativamente após a aplicação do fertilizante.
2. In agronomy and horticulture, a key indicator of plant growth and development
Researchers measured the shoot length to evaluate the effectiveness of the new growth hormone.
Os pesquisadores mediram o comprimento do broto para avaliar a eficácia do novo hormônio de crescimento.
3. In forestry and silviculture, the annual extension growth of trees
The shoot length of the seedlings was monitored throughout the growing season.
O comprimento do broto das mudas foi monitorado durante toda a estação de crescimento.
This term is primarily used in scientific, agricultural, and horticultural contexts in both English and Portuguese-speaking countries. It is an important measurement parameter in agronomic research, particularly in Brazil where agriculture is a major industry. The term is standardized in academic literature and agricultural extension programs.
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