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axgrodd

English translation: sprouting on the ear

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Swedish term or phrase:axgrodd
English translation:sprouting on the ear
Entered by: Christine Andersen

10:54 Sep 10, 2010
Swedish to English translations [PRO]
Science - Agriculture
Swedish term or phrase: axgrodd
Context is agricultural - problems of "axgrodd" due to weather damage.
Grateful for any help.
Mark Andrew Thompson
United Kingdom
Local time: 15:14
sprouting on the ear
Explanation:
This happens when ripe grain is not harvested, especially in wet weather, when the corn is laid or flattened by wind and rain. The damp conditions encourage the seeds to sprout, which is the natural thing for them to do!

http://www.ppdl.purdue.edu/ppdl/weeklypics/12-12-05.html

It also happens with wheat and other grain crops.

This is one reason why harvested crops must be dried. Another is to prevent moulds or fungi and other pests growing on them.
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Christine Andersen
Denmark
Local time: 16:14
Grading comment
Many thanks for your help, Christine. Much appreciated.
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sprouting on the ear


Explanation:
This happens when ripe grain is not harvested, especially in wet weather, when the corn is laid or flattened by wind and rain. The damp conditions encourage the seeds to sprout, which is the natural thing for them to do!

http://www.ppdl.purdue.edu/ppdl/weeklypics/12-12-05.html

It also happens with wheat and other grain crops.

This is one reason why harvested crops must be dried. Another is to prevent moulds or fungi and other pests growing on them.


Christine Andersen
Denmark
Local time: 16:14
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
Many thanks for your help, Christine. Much appreciated.
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