penalized

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These findings suggest that resetting the vernalized state is a process of de novo FLC activation in the pro-embryo by an embryonic transcription factor and occurs regardless of whether parental plants have been vernalized.

From Nature • Oct. 24, 2017

Epigenetic reprogramming that prevents transgenerational inheritance of the vernalized state.

From Nature • Oct. 24, 2017

Mayberry, now retired in Colorado, went on to cross Imperial Star with varieties he found in Peru and developed the first vernalized purple artichoke variety, Colorado Star.

From Washington Post • Jul. 25, 2017

Otherwise they may be accidentally vernalized and go about making seed.

From Washington Post • Feb. 24, 2015