Meaning Of The Word Vernalize

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Vernalize Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Vernalize?

vernalize in American English
to stimulate the growth and flowering of (a plant) by artificially shortening the dormant period
transitive verb: to shorten the growth period of (a plant) by chilling or other special treatment of it, its seeds, or its bulbs

vernalize in British English
vernalize
transitive verb: to vernalize
verb: to subject ungerminated or germinating seeds to low temperatures, which is essential for many (plants) of temperate environments to ensure germination in some species and flowering in others

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