A rest period during which no vegetative growth occurs, often following a growth period and/or the loss of leaves or other growths; may require cooler temperatures and less water.
A condition in which normal activity is suspended, as in some seeds and buds.
A rest period where the plant stops growing temporarily, usually during winter or dry seasons.
A physical or physiological condition of a viable seed that suspends or prevents germination even in the presence of otherwise favorable germination conditions.
A biological process in which a plant ceases most growth activities and simply maintains existing tissue. Caused by periods of moisture and/or temperature stress.
The season or period when a plant stops growing, usually in winter.
A period of suspended growth and metabolic activity. Many plants, seeds, spores, and some invertebrates become dormant during unfavorable conditions.
An internal condition of the chemistry, or stages of development, of viable seed that prevent its germination although good growing temperature and moisture are provided. A state of dormancy is a resting state that must be broken by time or special conditions before a seed will germinate at temperatures and moisture levels suitable for growth. Drier A unit, which provides the conditions for removing moisture, generally by forced ventilation with or without the addition of heat.
an inactive or quiesent period in which seeds, spores, bulbs, buds, and other vegetative and reproductive organs cease growth and development and reduce metabolic activity; dormancy can be a physiological response to adverse environmental conditions, in many plants it is triggered by change in photoperiod and/or temperature.
a term used either more or less synonymously with diapause, but especially for plants, or to mean a period of quiescence caused directly by adverse conditions and lasting only while they prevail.
a state of non activity during which sleep brain waves cannot be detected.
(DOOR-men-see) State of being temporarily devoid of external activity, yet capable of being activated
A state of suspended growth or the lack of outwardly visible activity caused by environmental or internal factors.
"resting" period when growth slows almost to a halt; usually occurs during the dry or cold season of the year.
State of inhibited germination of seeds or plant organ growth in the presence of the required conditions for initiating growth.
non-growing condition of a plant, caused by internal factors (as in endodormancy) or environmental factors (as in ectodormancy).
Turfgrasses that have temporarily ceaced shoot growth as a result of extended drought, heat, or cold stress, but which are capable of reinitiatiog shoot growth from buds on the crown meristem when environmental conditions are favorable. Basically, a condition that occurs when the grass plant stops growing, thus turning off color, but is not dead. It is a natural protection device when under stress from lack of water, cold temperatures, etc...
Dormancy is the temporary diminution or cessation of a plant's growth, usually during winter in the temperate zone. Occasionally the term, dormancy is also applied to the land itself. Thus the state of the land during periods in which no primary crop is being grown is said to be a state of dormancy. Note, however, that a secondary, or "cover" crop may be grown on the land during periods of dormancy
A resting period in the life of a plant during which growth slows or appears to stop. In cereals this is between the start of seed dry-down and maturity. A period of 'after-ripening' is often required before dormancy can be successfully broken.
The resting or inactive phase of plants or seeds. Dormancy of shoots is usually in response to unfavorable environmental conditions. The breaking of seed dormancy requires moisture, sometimes cold temperatures and/or abrasion of the seed coat.
A period of inactivity in bulbs, seeds, buds, and other plant organs.
a period of inactivity in plants or plant seeds usually associated with winter.
a state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction; "the volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy"
quiet and inactive restfulness
The period of plant growth inactivity. May be in the seed (in some annuals such as wild oats) or in the whole plant.
Period of rest exhibited by no growth or flowering. Dormancy usually takes place during colder periods.
Dormancy is the temporary cession of growth during winter seasons
A period when a plant temporarily stops growing, usually in winter or in dry weather.
Warm season grasses stop growing during cold weather (When lows get below 40º). They will lose their green color during this time. The length and degree of dormancy varies between varieties. Endophyte This is a beneficial fungus to lawn grass. It helps make the plant resistant to certain diseases. The draw back is that grasses containing a high endophyte level should not be used as a feed/forage grass for animals.
the period from Autumn, after tree leaf loss, to early Spring before new tree growth.
a state in which amphibians become inactive, usually the result of temperature changes
Is the resting period for bonsai, where little or no growth is produced - usually autumn and winter months.
a state of greatly reduced metabolism in which a plant or part of a plant is alive but not growing
Lack of growth due to internal factors within an organ such as a seed or bud
Nongrowing (inactive, quiescent) state of a plant.
(noun) - a period of no activity when development is suspended, often occurring during unfavorable conditions. Also, dormant (verb).
is the suspension of active growth during the winter or other unfavorable conditions.
The temporary slowing or stopping of growth, usually during winter.The rest period of a plant during which it is not growing or showing signs of life. Also refers to seeds before they sprout.
The yearly cycle in a plants life when growth slows and the plant rests. Fertilizing should be withheld when a plant is in dormancy.
An extended period of suspended or greatly reduced activity, e.g. aestivation and hibernation.
a delay in the growth of viable seeds because of unfavorable environmental conditions.
a period of reduced biological activity. Bears, though not true hibernators, enter a period of winter dormancy. During this period their body temperature is slightly reduced and their need for food eliminated. Bears are more easily aroused from their dormancy than true hibernators.
State of inhibited germination of seeds or growth of plant organs. A state of suspended development.
That stage when the plant is not actively growing.
The state of temporary cessation of growth in plants during winter.
A state of suspended activity in which plants cease to grow as a means of protection against harsh weather such as extreme cold or heat.
A period in the life cycle of a plant where it is “asleep†and not actively growing. Dormancy is brought about by cool temperatures and shorter day length. This is the opportune time transplant or prune most plants.
resting state in which growth is absent and metabolism is relatively inactive. Common state for sclerotia, stroma and some spores. Usually broken by a specific trigger such as temperature, chemical stimulus or maturation.
Dormancy is a period in which a plant has no active growth in response to harsh environmental conditions (like droughts or cold seasons).
Dormancy is a period in an organism's life cycle when development is temporarily suspended. This minimizes metabolic activity and therefore helps an organism to conserve energy. Dormancy tends to be closely associated with environmental conditions.