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non-manipulated vs. unmanipulated

English translation: unmanipulated

00:04 Feb 11, 2010
English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Science - Biology (-tech,-chem,micro-)
English term or phrase: non-manipulated vs. unmanipulated
context: bioengineering

What's the correct term: non-manipulated [ hyphen yes/no?] or unmanipulated plants?

Thanks!
Lirka
Austria
Local time: 07:28
Selected answer:unmanipulated
Explanation:
Botany: Specialized bird perch aids cross-pollination : Article ...by B Anderson - 2005 - Cited by 8 - Related articles - All 14 versions
To test the function of the bird perch, we compared fitness components in unmanipulated plants with those from which we had removed the sterile axis just ...
www.nature.com › Journal home › Archive › Brief Communications - Similar -
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Michael Lyman
United States
Local time: 01:28
Grading comment
Thanks, but they may really both be valid :)
3 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



SUMMARY OF ALL EXPLANATIONS PROVIDED
5 +2non-manipulated
Ali Tuna
4 +1unmanipulated
Michael Lyman
Summary of reference entries provided
both valid!
Mirra_

  

Answers


2 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +2
non-manipulated


Explanation:

non-manipulated
with hyphen.

Ali Tuna
United States
Local time: 01:28
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in TurkishTurkish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Catharine Cellier-Smart
0 min
  -> Thank you.
agree  Richard McDorman
25 mins
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43 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
unmanipulated


Explanation:
Botany: Specialized bird perch aids cross-pollination : Article ...by B Anderson - 2005 - Cited by 8 - Related articles - All 14 versions
To test the function of the bird perch, we compared fitness components in unmanipulated plants with those from which we had removed the sterile axis just ...
www.nature.com › Journal home › Archive › Brief Communications - Similar -


    Reference: http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v435/n7038/full/435041a...
Michael Lyman
United States
Local time: 01:28
Works in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 3
Grading comment
Thanks, but they may really both be valid :)

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Mirra_: I prefer this :)
12 hrs
  -> Grazie! : )
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Reference comments


13 hrs
Reference: both valid!

Reference information:
both used, even in the same source site :)

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&safe=off&num=30&q=unmanip...

I ignore if there is a *very* subtle difference in the meaning of the two terms but I guess that, if there is, its discussion pertains more to the realm of philosophy than to the 'as a matter of fact' environment of science :)

Mirra_
Italy
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in ItalianItalian
PRO pts in category: 4
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