Afterripen

Synonyms of afterripen

• mature
• develop
• ripen

Antonyms of afterripen

• green
• immature
• unripe

Collocations of afterripen

seeds

Frequency: 80 %

The process of afterripening allows seeds to germinate more easily.

dormancy

Frequency: 70 %

Afterripening helps break seed dormancy and promote germination.

germination

Frequency: 65 %

Afterripening is essential for the successful germination of certain seeds.

plants

Frequency: 60 %

Afterripening is a natural process that occurs in plants to ensure successful reproduction.

growth

Frequency: 50 %

Afterripening is a crucial stage in the growth cycle of many plant species.

Idiomatic Expressions for afterripen

• Phrase: afterripening period
  Meaning: a period of time required for something to fully develop or mature
  Usage: The seeds have a mandatory afterripening period of six months before they can be planted.