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vernalization

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ver·​nal·​i·​za·​tion | \ ˌvər-nə-lə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce vernalization (audio) \

Definition of vernalization

: the act or process of hastening the flowering and fruiting of plants by treating seeds, bulbs, or seedlings so as to induce a shortening of the vegetative period
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Other Words from vernalization

vernalize \ ˈvər-​nə-​ˌlīz How to pronounce vernalize (audio) \ transitive verb

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 The onset of vernalization, or dormancy, is triggered by a plant hormone, then fruit-bearing vines, trees and canes begin to rest. — Margaret Lauterbach, idahostatesman, "Despite mild winter, Treasure Valley fruit trees likely are doing OK | Idaho Statesman," 21 Feb. 2018 Lysenko just had to point at these mistaken figures and say, look, vernalization works. — Marina Koren, The Atlantic, "The Soviet Union's Scientific Marvels Came From Prisons," 5 May 2017

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First Known Use of vernalization

1933, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for vernalization

vernal + -ization (as translation of Russian jarovizacija)

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