AFTER-RIPENING Definition & Meaning

after-ripening

[ af-ter-rahy-puh-ning, ahf- ]

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noun

biochemical or physical changes that occur in a dormant seed to ensure germination and in fruits after harvesting.
the period during which this occurs.

after-ripening

noun

botany the period of internal change that is necessary in some apparently mature seeds before germination can occur

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of after-ripening¹

First recorded in 1840–45

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Apparently the difference in time is related to the thickness of the seed coat or possibly to an inhibitor in the pellicle rather than to any need for after-ripening.

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HARDY: Once they are dried I think they must go through after-ripening conditions.

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