Vernalization
Chapter Name : Plant Growth And Development |
Sub Topic Code : 103_11_15_06_01 |
Topic Name : Vernalization |
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Sub Topic Name : Vernalization |
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Introduction
Vernalization is
the process of exposing plants or seeds to artificial, colder temperatures than
normal to induce growth or flowering at earlier times or in warmer areas than
normal.
Pre-Requisites:
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Activity:
Flowering activity of plants in colder than
normal temperatures
Real Life Question:
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Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
|---|---|
| Vernalization | process of exposing plants or seeds to artificial, colder temperatures than normal to induce growth or flowering at earlier times or in warmer areas than normal. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
|---|---|
| Plant nursery, botany labs | Observe the use of storage plants in regulated temperature for studying their flowering |
Real life uses :
For inducing early flowering
Places to visit :
Plant nursery, botany lab
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
|---|---|
| Exotic flowers | Certain species of plants whose flowers are used for medicinal purposes are stored at colder temperature to induce early flowering |
What you learn in Theory:
Vernalisation is the acceleration of plant
development by exposing seeds or bulbs to cold temperatures.
It is the acquisition of a plant's ability to
flower or germinate in the spring by exposure to the prolonged cold of winter.
What you learn in Practice:
Vernalisation induces early flowering or seed
development