Term Name: | bud dormancy process |
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Synonyms: | bud dormancy |
Definition: | A dormancy process in which dormancy (sometimes called a dormant state) is induced, maintained or broken in a bud. Bud dormancy is a suspension of most physiological activity and growth that can be reactivated. It may be a response to environmental conditions such as seasonality or extreme heat, drought, or cold. The exit from bud dormancy is marked by the resumed growth of the bud. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0097207] QuickGO AmiGO |