Lodging

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-003407",
  "term": "Lodging",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "The permanent displacement of the stems of cereal crops or other plants from their upright position, typically caused by strong winds, heavy rain, or excessive nitrogen fertilization. This condition makes harvesting difficult and can significantly reduce crop yield and quality. Lodging is a common problem in tall, slender-stemmed crops like wheat and corn.",
  "subject": "Agricultural equipment",
  "see_also": [
    "lodge"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Lager",
    "es": "acamado",
    "fr": "verse"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/lodging/"
}