noun
- the process of exposing seeds or plants to cold temperatures to promote flowering or fruiting
Usage: botanical; agricultural
Examples
- Vernalization is essential for winter wheat to flower properly in spring.
- The seeds require vernalization at 4°C for six weeks.
- Without vernalization, many biennial plants will not produce flowers.
- Farmers use vernalization techniques to control flowering time.
- The vernalization process mimics natural winter conditions.
- Scientists study vernalization to improve crop yields.