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Floral Evocation: Integrating Environmental Cues

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The Shoot Apex and Phase Changes

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Circadian Rhythms: The Clock Within

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Photoperiodism: Monitoring Day Length

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Vernalization: Promoting Flowering with Cold

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Long-Distance Signaling Involved in Flowering

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The Identification of Florigen

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Floral Meristems and Floral Organ Development

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Web Topics

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