puncture and scar (the skin), as for purposes or tribal identification or rituals; "The men in some African tribes scarify their faces" break up; "scarify soil" scratch the surface of; "scarify seeds
To disturb the forest floor and topsoil in preparation for natural regeneration, direct seeding or planting
{f} cause a scar; make small cuts or scratches in the skin; crush, break up the surface layer of something (e.g. ground before planting); criticize sharply
puncture and scar (the skin), as for purposes or tribal identification or rituals; "The men in some African tribes scarify their faces"
To abrade, scratch, or modify the surface For example, to scratch the impervious seed coat of hard seed or to break the surface of the soil with a narrow-bladed implement
Scarification: Any physical abrasion applied to a hard seed coat to permit better water and gas entry into the seed Removal of moss and old grass from a lawn by raking
In land Restoration activities, to stir the surface of the ground with an implement in preparation for replanting ADVANCE \x 540