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語源

pre- +‎ forcing

名詞

preforcing (uncountable)

1. (agriculture) Treatment of a plant in preparation to force it to undergo a certain stage of development earlier than normal.
   • 1960, American Society for Horticultural Science, Proceedings, Vol. 76, p. 644:

     After the preforcing period, all plants were moved to a 60° F (night temperature) greenhouse for forcing.

   • 2012, Rina Kamenetsky, ‎Hiroshi Okubo, Ornamental Geophytes: From Basic Science to Sustainable Production, p. 307:

     This preforcing period allows initial elongation of roots and shoots.

   • 2014, Encyclopedia of Agriculture and Food Systems, p. 320:

     A preforcing treatment with 15% bleach solution hastened bud break and promoted shoot elongation...