The gene responsible for inhibition of flowering in Arabidopsis thaliana when, it is grown in a greenhouse in the absence of cold temperatures. Introduction: There are certain species of plants that need to be exposed to cold temperatures before they can produce flowers. This phenomenon is referred to as ‘vernalization'. After vernalization has happened, flowers are able to grow on plants once, they are exposed to better growth conditions. The mechanism for this process varies from plant to plant.

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The gene responsible for inhibition of flowering in Arabidopsis thaliana when, it is grown in a greenhouse in the absence of cold temperatures.

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There are certain species of plants that need to be exposed to cold temperatures before they can produce flowers. This phenomenon is referred to as ‘vernalization'. After vernalization has happened, flowers are able to grow on plants once, they are exposed to better growth conditions. The mechanism for this process varies from plant to plant.

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