Question

Match the terms to these definitions.
Abscission, apical dominance, biological dock, circadian rhythm, vernalization, dormancy, ethylene, germination, gibberellin, geotropism, photoperiodism, senescence
.......... Application of cold treatment to plants to effect flowering.

Answer 1

Vernalization is the application of cold treatment to plant to affect flowering. It is the process by which a seedling is pre-treated to cold temperatures so as to germinate quickly.