How Plants Recognise Seasons Using Molecular Memory - With Caroline Dean

Explore the fascinating world of plant biology in this lecture on how plants recognize seasons using molecular memory systems. Delve into the intricate mechanisms plants employ to monitor seasonal changes and adapt their flowering patterns. Learn about vernalization, the process by which prolonged cold exposure accelerates flowering in plants. Discover the role of molecular genetics, epigenetics, and chromatin in regulating plant development. Examine the FLC gene and its importance in quantitative silencing. Investigate how plants adapt to winter conditions and the impact of temperature fluctuations on their growth cycles. Gain insights into current research on winter adaptation in various plant species, including studies conducted in Northern Sweden. Understand the broader implications of this research for agriculture and plant biology.