Unlocking the secrets of plant dormancy
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Observations by naturalists and horticulturistEs leads to the understanding of the successful blooming and fruiting requirements of plants grown, a major discovery being that many plants require vernalization, or exposure to a period of low temperatures, in order to break dormancy or to flower, after which, they develop elongated stems that bear flowers and fruit. In the cut-flower industry, artificial vernalization is used to stimulate flowering in biennial plants that require a minimum of three weeks between 40 and 50 degrees Fahrenheit to flower.
Publication Name: The American Gardener
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1087-9978
Year: 2004
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Avoiding plant injury from landscape lights
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H. Marc Cathey discusses how the redesign of street lighting fixtures by the General Electric Corporation (GE) preserves the lives of millions of trees. According to him, if house plants are exposed to street light then there are chances that it may not flower on time.
Publication Name: The American Gardener
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1087-9978
Year: 2003
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Preserving cut flowers
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The cut-flower industry has become a global business as every new flower introduction comes with specific protocols for production and post-production care. The techniques for extending cut flower life at home are mentioned in detail.
Publication Name: The American Gardener
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1087-9978
Year: 2004
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