AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -For plants, dormancy declares when to prepare their soft tissues for freezing temperatures, dry weather, or water and nutrient shortage. Instead of exerting energy in an attempt to grow, they know to stop growing and conserve energy until mild weather returns.

Detailed explanation-2: -The plants are dormant only because of cold or cool weather. Warmer temperatures into the mid-40s will cause them to begin growth. Once the plants start to grow, they lose the ability to readjust to colder temperatures.

Detailed explanation-3: -Your plant’s leaves may be turning brown due to insufficient light, too much or too little water, pests and diseases, or even factors like the amount of fertilizer in its soil. Most often, brown leaves are caused by improper water and sunlight for the plant’s needs.

Detailed explanation-4: -But here are examples of common plants that go through dormant periods outside of winter: Flowering bulbs grow for a short period after they bloom in spring. Then they die back to the ground for the rest of the year. These include tulips, daffodils and hyacinths.