Stimulation of flowering in spring following prolonged exposure to low temperature in winter is called ____.

A) senescence
B) vernalization
C) abscission
D) dormancy
E) thigmotropism

Vernalization

A process involving the exposure of seeds or young plants to prolonged cold temperatures to induce flowering.

Flowering

The biological process where plants develop and produce flowers, often preceding fruit and seed production.

Temperature

A measure of thermal energy within a substance or system, reflecting the degree of heat present and influencing the physical state and reactions of matter.