Seasons significantly impact plant growth and development:
1. *Spring*: Increased temperatures and daylight hours trigger growth, blooming, and leaf expansion.
2. *Summer*: Warm temperatures and long days promote vegetative growth, fruiting, and flowering.
3. *Autumn* (Fall): Cooling temperatures and shorter days slow growth, induce dormancy, and trigger senescence (leaf death).
4. *Winter*: Cold temperatures and short days cause dormancy, reduced growth, and potential frost damage.
Seasonal changes affect plants by:
- Regulating growth hormones
- Influencing water availability
- Impacting pest and disease dynamics
- Affecting nutrient availability
- Triggering adaptations like migration or hibernation
Understanding seasonal effects is crucial for gardening, agriculture, and plant care.
