Definition: Dormancy is the temporary diminution or cessation of a plant’s growth, usually during winter in the temperate zone. Occasionally the term, dormancy is also applied to the land itself. Thus the state of the land during periods in which no primary crop is being grown is said to be a state of dormancy. Note, however, that a secondary, or "cover" crop may be grown on the land during periods of dormancy.
Common Misspellings: dormancie
