Organism
Tulip
TL;DR
Tulips are perennials that use vernalization to ensure proper flowering timing.
Tulips are perennials that use vernalization to ensure proper flowering timing. Like winter wheat, they require cold exposure before they can flower. Plant breeders manipulate this by storing bulbs in refrigerators to provide artificial vernalization, then planting in spring to force flowering.
Notable Traits of Tulip
- Requires vernalization
- Bulb storage for artificial vernalization