Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions in this article govern the construction of this chapter.

“Blanks” means caprifigs which are devoid of Blastophaga insects or galls that contain Blastophaga insects.

“Mamme” crop means the winter crop of caprifigs.

“Matured pollen” means pollen in a powdery condition which can be dusted or shaken out from the anthers in appreciable quantities.

“Profichi crops” means the crop of caprifigs which matures in June and July and is used to caprify or pollinate the main crop of the Smyrna type of figs.

“Spent figs” means caprifigs from which all the female Blastophaga insects have issued.