glume

[US]/ɡluːm/
[UK]/ɡlum/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a protective bract or scale at the base of a flower or spikelet in grasses and some other plants; the outer husk or covering of a seed or fruit
Word Forms
Pluralglumes

Phrases & Collocations

glume length

aksellængde

glume morphology

aksellignende morfologi

glume structure

aksels struktur

glume color

aksellignende farve

glume development

aksels udvikling

glume position

aksels position

glume size

aksellignende størrelse

glume characteristics

aksellignende egenskaber

glume attachment

aksellignende fastgørelse

glume features

aksellignende træk

Example Sentences

the glume protects the developing seeds.

Kappen beskytter de udviklende frø.

glume morphology varies among different grass species.

Kappens morfologi varierer mellem forskellige græsarter.

researchers study the glume for agricultural improvements.

Forskere studerer kappen for landbrugsmæssige forbedringer.

the glume is an important part of the plant's anatomy.

Kappen er en vigtig del af plantens anatomi.

understanding glume structure can enhance crop yield.

At forstå kappens struktur kan øge udbyttet.

the glume serves as a protective layer for grains.

Kappen fungerer som et beskyttende lag for korn.

in some species, the glume is particularly tough.

I nogle arter er kappen særligt sej.

glume length is a key trait in plant breeding.

Kappens længde er et nøgletræk i planteavl.

farmers often look for glume characteristics in seeds.

Landmænd leder ofte efter kappens egenskaber i frø.

glume color can indicate the health of the plant.

Kappens farve kan indikere plantens sundhed.

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