In this article we will discuss about the growth regulators in flowering. Phytohormones and Flower Initiation: In recent years considerable information has accumulated to demonstrate that growth regulations change the flowering behaviour of several plant species. Further the effect of growth regulators varies with the plant species, its age, concentration of growth regulators employed as well as temperature, etc. The [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Definition of Vernalization 2. Site of Vernalization 3. Nature of Vernalization Process 4. Application. Definition of Vernalization: The precise definition of vernalization is not universally accepted. The term is best defined as the specific promotion of flowering by a cold treatment given to the imbibed seed or young plant. In certain seeds, [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Subject-Matter of Floral Induction 2. Changes in Metabolism in Leaves Associated with Floral Induction 3. Floral Induction, Determination and Specification in Arabidopsis Determination Experiments 4. Control of Flower Primordium Specification by LEAFY and APETALAI/CAULI FLOWER 6. Interactions between LFY, API and TERMINAL FLOWERI (TFLI) during the Transition to Flowering. Subject-Matter of Floral [...]