Vernalization Definition

vûrnə-lĭ-zāshən
noun
The induction of flowering by prolonged exposure to low temperatures, as during the winter in a temperate climate.
American Heritage
The exposure of seeds or plants to low temperatures in order to induce or hasten flowering.
American Heritage

Other Word Forms of Vernalization

Noun

Singular:
vernalization
Plural:
vernalizations

Origin of Vernalization

  • From vernal, from Latin vernalis (“of the spring"), from Latin vernus (“vernal"), from Latin vÄ“r (“pring").

    From Wiktionary

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NONION

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