The transition to flowering is one of the major phase changes that a plant makes during its life cycle. The transition must take place at a time that is favorable for
fertilization and the formation of
seeds, hence ensuring maximal
reproductive success. To meet these needs a plant is able to interpret important endogenous and environmental cues such as changes in levels of
plant hormones and seasonable
temperature and
photoperiod changes.
[3] Many
perennial and most
biennial plants require
vernalization to flower. The molecular interpretation of these signals
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