dormancy


Also found in: Dictionary, Thesaurus, Legal, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia.

dormancy

(dor′măn-sē)
Temporary inactivity; e.g., a state of transiently reduced metabolic activity.
dormant, adjective

dormancy

a state in which seeds and other structures (such as underground stems) reduce their metabolic activities to a minimum level during unfavourable conditions (e.g. low temperature, drought) so as to survive until conditions improve. In fungal spores dormancy can be EXOGENOUS, requiring an external stimulus (e.g. presence of nutrients) for germination; or ENDOGENOUS, where dormancy is controlled by an innate property of the spore and is unaffected by the ambient environment when in this state. See GERMINATION for events that occur when seed dormancy is broken.
Mentioned in ?
References in periodicals archive ?
The use of heated water is a promising treatment for overcoming dormancy, being a low cost and effective approach for various native species (Galindo, 2006).
ACTIVIDAD ANTIOXIDANTE Y EFECTOS FISIOLOGICOS EN SEMILLAS DE Peltophorum dubium (Sprengel) Taubert DESPUES DE TRATAMIENTOS DE SUPERACION DE LA LATENCIA CON AGUA A DIFERENTES TEMPERATURAS
Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate different methods of dormancy breaking in seeds of different accessions of Luffa cylindrica Roemer.
Dormancy breaking in seeds of different accessions of Luffa cylindrica Roemer
Rapeseed (Brassica napus), which exhibits primary dormancy (KARLS SON & MILBERG, 2007), reveals that the lack of environmental factors that promote the germination can induce secondary dormancy (MOMOH et al., 2002).
Germination, viability and longevity of horseweed (Conyza spp.) seeds as a function of temperature and evaluation periods/Germinacao, viabilidade e longevidade de sementes de buva (Conyza spp.) em funcao da temperatura e periodos de avaliacao
The experiment was conducted in a glasshouse at Haramaya University, Ethiopia, to evaluate the effect of cold storage, clove topping and gibberellic acid on sprouting behavior of garlic variety, 'Tseday', which has extended dormancy period of more than three months.
DURATION OF LOW TEMPERATURE STORAGE, CLOVE TOPPING AND GIBBERELLIC ACID ON GARLIC SPROUTING AND SEEDLING VIGOR
Scientists have known that the balance between activation and return to dormancy existed and was essential, but not how it was kept and which players were involved.
Hematopoietic Stem Cells Can Switch Between Activation And Dormancy
Fonacier said the basic deposit account will have no maintaining balance and no dormancy fees.
BSP approves no-frills basic deposit account
The bolls on these sticks should also be destroyed before February end as 80 per cent of these bolls contain pink bollworm undergoing winter dormancy.
Kill pink bollworm during dormancy in winter
Paeonia lactiflora seeds display both hypocotyl and epicotyl dormancy and time from sowing to fully germination takes six to seven months under natural conditions.
Transcriptome Analysis of Two Different Developmental Stages of Paeonia lactiflora Seeds
In forestry practice, it is desirable to obtain homogeneity, both in size and time in the production of seedlings of forest species, especially those presenting seeds with a high degree of dormancy, a shared characteristic among many forest species.
Absorcion de agua y optimizacion de metodos para medir la conductividad electrica en semillas de acacia mangium (Fabaceae)
The BSP said banks must give three notices to dormant accounts: potential dormancy prior to the commencement of the dormancy period; charging of dormancy fee; and escheat of account pursuant to the Unclaimed Balances Act.
BSP sets fine for inactive deposit accounts
Temperate fruits during the dormancy period have reduced metabolic activities and do not show visible growth.
Influence of different temperature levels on the date of full bloom of peach varieties in subtropical climate/Influencia de diferentes niveis termicos sobre a data da plena floracao de variedades de pessegueiro em clima subtropical

Medical browser ?
Full browser ?