Many Northern Hemisphere grain farmers plant "winter wheat" in the fall; these crops germinate quickly but soon enter into a state of dormancy before winter, resuming growth and flowering in the spring. Winter wheat thus requires a period of _____ before it can complete its life cycle, a process called _____.

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Winter wheat requires a period of chilling before it can complete its life cycle, a process called vernalization.

Many Northern Hemisphere Grain Farmers Plant "Winter Wheat" in the Fall;