It can be divided into four sequential processes: flowering induction, signal transduction, flowering evocation and floral organ formation. The process from flower induction to flower evocation have being the focus of research.

• 植物的开花可分为四个顺序过程：开花决定(成花诱导)、信号传导、花的发端和花器官发育，其中从成花诱导到花的发端是人们致力研究的一个热点。