vernalization

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The treatment of seeds or bulbs by exposure to low temperatures so as to decrease the vegetative period or to cause the plant to flower or bear fruit more quickly.

Word forms

vernalization vernalizations vernalisation

Etymology

From vernal + -ization.

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