Short note on :Venralization

1.	Short note on :Venralization
Answer» 1. Effect of temperature on flowering of plants is known as vernalization. 2. For inducing early flowering pretreatment of seeds or seedlings is done at 1 to 6°C for about a months duration. 3. Shoot apical meristem is believed to be site of vernalization stimulus. 4. Vernalization stimulus is in a form of chemical named vernalin. 5. Vernalization is effective in ereals (wheat) and crucifers.

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1. Effect of temperature on flowering of plants is known as vernalization.

2. For inducing early flowering pretreatment of seeds or seedlings is done at 1 to 6°C for about a months duration.

3. Shoot apical meristem is believed to be site of vernalization stimulus.

4. Vernalization stimulus is in a form of chemical named vernalin.

5. Vernalization is effective in ereals (wheat) and crucifers.

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