Vernalization
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<plantfyi-glossary slug="vernalization"></plantfyi-glossary>Definition
The acceleration of flowering by exposure to a prolonged period of cold temperatures. Winter cereals like wheat require vernalization before they will flower, ensuring they do not bloom prematurely in autumn.
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