Definition of Photoperiodism
1. [n -S]
Medical Definition of Photoperiodism
1.
Events triggered by duration of illumination or pattern of light/dark cycles: often the wavelength of the illuminating light is important as for example in control of circadian rhythm in plants.
See: phytochromes.
This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology
(11 Mar 2008)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Photoperiodism
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