dormancy
Dormancy is a temporary suspension of visible growth and metabolic activity that allows plants to survive unfavorable seasonal conditions like cold winters or drought. This process is tightly regulated by environmental cues such as temperature and day length, which trigger hormonal and genetic changes controlling bud break, seed germination, and growth cessation. Understanding dormancy is crucial for plant science because it directly impacts crop yield, flowering timing, and species resilience to shifting climate patterns.
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