anthesis
anthesis
1. The time of flowering in a plant. This appears to be a response to a combination of factors including day-length, temperature, and rainfall, but may also be initiated by the addition of gibberellins, one of a group of growth-promoting substances.
2. The opening of a flower bud.
1. The time of flowering in a plant. This appears to be a response to a combination of factors including day-length, temperature, and rainfall, but may also be initiated by the addition of gibberellins, one of a group of growth-promoting substances.
2. The opening of a flower bud.
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