Devernalization

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The reversal of a previous vernalization. uncountable

    "An agronomic problem in obligate winter wheats is devernalization. In many environments, a temporary period of high temperature may partially or completely annul any degree of vernalization already obtained."

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"An agronomic problem in obligate winter wheats is devernalization. In many environments, a temporary period of high temperature may partially or completely annul any degree of vernalization already obtained."

Etymology

From de- + vernalization.

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