a state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction; "the volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy"
A general term denoting a lack of growth of seeds, buds bulbs or tubers due to unfavourable environmental conditions (exogenous or external dormancy ) or to factor within the organ itself (endogenous or internal dormancy)
"resting" period when growth slows almost to a halt; usually occurs during the dry or cold season of the year
An extended period of suspended or greatly reduced activity, e g aestivation and hibernation
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 time when a plant stops visible growth because of unfavorable enviromental 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
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
is the suspension of active growth during the winter or other unfavorable conditions
Physiological rest or inactive growth in some matured seeds (and other plant organs) that delays germination or growth for some time even though there is physiological maturity Primary dormancy = induced by endogenous factors; secondary dormancy = induced by environmental factors Parasite seeds have a dormant period (afterripening period) of 0 to 9 (or even more) months This period is determined largely by internal factors or in Cuscuta by the seed coat; certain chemicals (oxidizing agents) and physical changes (heating) reduce dormancy
a state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction; "the volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy