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    Glossary Photoperiod

    length of daily light exposure affecting biological processes

    Photoperiod refers to the length of time each day that an organism is exposed to daylight. This period of light exposure can significantly influence biological processes such as flowering in plants, breeding cycles in animals, and even hair growth patterns in humans. Understanding photoperiod is crucial for professionals in fields like agriculture, biology, and medicine, as it helps in optimizing growth conditions and managing seasonal behaviors.

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    1. Estrus, ovulation, and serum progesterone, estradiol, and LH concentrations in mares after an increased photoperiod during winter. PubMed · 1977 · 83 citations
    2. Effect of constant-release melatonin implants and prolonged exposure to a long day photoperiod on prolactin secretion and hair growth in mouflon (Ovis gmelini musimon) Domestic animal endocrinology · 2004 · 51 citations
    3. A Microarray-Based Analysis Reveals that a Short Photoperiod Promotes Hair Growth in the Arbas Cashmere Goat PLoS ONE · 2016 · 40 citations
    4. Estrus, Ovulation, and Serum Progesterone, Estradiol, and LH Concentrations in Mares After an Increased Photoperiod During Winter American Journal of Veterinary Research · 1977 · 25 citations
    5. Skin transcriptome reveals the intrinsic molecular mechanisms underlying hair follicle cycling in Cashmere goats under natural and shortened photoperiod conditions Scientific reports · 2017 · 24 citations
    6. The effects of extended photoperiod and warmth on hair growth in ponies and horses at different times of year PloS one · 2020 · 14 citations
    7. Effects of photoperiod on nutrient digestibility, hair follicle activity and cashmere quality in Inner Mongolia white cashmere goats Asian-Australasian journal of animal sciences · 2018 · 11 citations
    8. Identification of lncRNAs involved in the hair follicle cycle transition of cashmere goats in response to photoperiod change BMC Genomics · 2025 · 1 citations
    9. Transcriptomes reveal microRNAs and mRNAs in different photoperiods influencing cashmere growth in goat PloS one · 2023 · 1 citations
    10. Influence of Extended Photoperiod Using Blue Light Masks on Hypertrichosis, Coat Condition and General Health Parameters in Horses with Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction Animals · 2025
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