VERNALIZATION

Etymology

Noun

vernalization (usually uncountable, plural vernalizations)

(agrobiology) 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.

Synonyms

• jarovization

Antonyms

• devernalization

Source: Wiktionary



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