vernalization

noun

ver·nal·i·za·tion | \ ˌvər-nə-lə-ˈzā-shən

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Definition of vernalization

: the act or process of hastening the flowering and fruiting of plants by treating seeds, bulbs, or seedlings so as to induce a shortening of the vegetative period

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The onset of vernalization, or dormancy, is triggered by a plant hormone, then fruit-bearing vines, trees and canes begin to rest. — Margaret Lauterbach, idahostatesman, "Despite mild winter, Treasure Valley fruit trees likely are doing OK | Idaho Statesman," 21 Feb. 2018 Lysenko just had to point at these mistaken figures and say, look, vernalization works. — Marina Koren, The Atlantic, "The Soviet Union's Scientific Marvels Came From Prisons," 5 May 2017

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