Which of the following is a short day plant

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A few normal seedlings of tomato were kept in a dark room. After a few days, they were found to have become white-colored like albinos, Which of the following terms will you use to describe them?

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The site of perception of light in plants during photoperiodism is:

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In an experiment investigating photoperiodic response, the leaves of a plant are removed. What is the most likely outcome?

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Explain photoperiodism and discuss it in Xanthium and Cucumis.

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Phytochrome is a:

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What is the site of perception of photoperiod necessary for induction of flowering in plants?

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In an experiment represented in the schematic below, a plant species was grown in different day and night cycles and its photoperiodic flowering behavior was noted. This species is a

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The pigment involved in photomorphogenetic movements is

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Which one is short day plant?

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Pigment involved in photo–perception in flowering is

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The term “photoperiodism” was proposed by or The phenomenon of photoperiodism in plants was discovered by

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In respect of photomorphogenesis plants are most sensitive to

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With respect to photoperiodism, these are long day plants.

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For germination of seed, which light is necessary

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Hypothetical florigen could be produced prematurely in long day plant by exposing it to

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Photoperiodic response of red and far-red wavelength is mediated by

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Which kind of plants are required for uninterrupted dark-period flowering?

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One set of a plant was grown at 12 hours day 12 hours night period cycles, and it flowered, while in the other set night phase was interrupted by a flash of light, and it did not produce flower. Under which one of the following categories will you place this plant?

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Biology>Physiology>Plant Growth and Mineral Nutrition>Photoperiodism

Which of the following induces flowering in short day plant?

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An apparatus commonly used to demonstrate phototropism is