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el efecto en la semilla

English translation: (whether) the effect on the seeds (of native plants is positive)

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Spanish term or phrase:el efecto en la semilla
English translation:(whether) the effect on the seeds (of native plants is positive)
Entered by: Ross Andrew Parker

11:53 May 14, 2008
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Science - Botany / invasive plants versus native plants
Spanish term or phrase: el efecto en la semilla
Los científicos han descubierto que, cuantos más recursos disponibles haya en la comunidad, más polinizadores se verán atraídos hacia todas las plantas, aunque todavía no se sepa si el efecto en la semilla de la planta auctóna es positivo o no. Es el caso del Carpobrotus, que puede tener efectos que ayudan a la polinización de las plantas autóctonas.

Does this mean "self-seeding"??

Thank you.

Liz Askew
liz askew
United Kingdom
Local time: 22:31
(whether) the effect on the seeds (of native plants is positive)
Explanation:
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Note added at 8 mins (2008-05-14 12:02:23 GMT)
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I think the idea is just: more pollinators are attracted but its not yey known whether this translates into a positive effect on the seeds (seed formation) of the native plants.
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Ross Andrew Parker
Local time: 23:31
Grading comment
thank you! it's better in the plural.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
5 +2(whether) the effect on the seeds (of native plants is positive)
Ross Andrew Parker
3the effect on the seed
Juan L Lozano


  

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7 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
the effect on the seed


Explanation:
I think it just refers to the effect polinization will have on the seed.

Best luck!!

Juan L Lozano
Mexico
Local time: 15:31
Native speaker of: Spanish
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7 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +2
(whether) the effect on the seeds (of native plants is positive)


Explanation:
*

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Note added at 8 mins (2008-05-14 12:02:23 GMT)
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I think the idea is just: more pollinators are attracted but its not yey known whether this translates into a positive effect on the seeds (seed formation) of the native plants.

Ross Andrew Parker
Local time: 23:31
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 12
Grading comment
thank you! it's better in the plural.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  John Speese: I agree, and I think seed formation is implied, as you said.
1 hr
  -> Thanks, John.
agree  Egmont
3 hrs
  -> Thanks, AVRVM.
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