Asked by Megan Loeffler on Jun 10, 2024
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From the discussion of long-day and short-day plants, it is obvious that "day-neutral" plants
A) flower when the night is shorter than a critical length.
B) flower when the night is longer than a critical length.
C) are not dependent on the length of the night or day for flowering.
D) have short stems or long stems, depending on the photoperiod.
E) have flowers that only open during the daytime.
Day-neutral Plants
do not require a specific photoperiod to initiate flowering, allowing them to bloom regardless of night length.
Photoperiod
The duration of an organism's daily exposure to light, influencing various biological and physiological processes.
- Understand the principles of plant photoperiodism and its impact on flowering.
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Gavin KjeldsenJun 16, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Day-neutral plants are not dependent on the length of the night or day for flowering. They can flower under any photoperiod conditions.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the principles of plant photoperiodism and its impact on flowering.