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1st period
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Tropism | A plants growth response toward or away from the stimulus |
| Hormone | A chemical that affects a plants growth and development |
| Photoperiodism | A plants response to seasonal changes in the length of day and night |
| Critical night length | The number of hours of darkness that determines whether or not a plant will flower |
| Dormancy | When plants stop growing for a period of time |
| 3 Stimuli that produce plant production | Touch, light, and gravity |
| An example of positive and negative tropism | If it grows toward the stimulus, it’s positive. If it goes away from the stimulus, its negative |
| What triggers a plant to a flower | The amount of darkness a plant receives determines that. |
| Why dormancy is important | It helps plants survive freezing temperatures. |