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Plant Growth And Development

Question
CBSEENBI11003381

Which of the following is a day neutral plant

  • Helianthus annuus

  • Euphorbia pulcherrima

  • Avena sativa

  • Beta vulgaris

Solution

A.

Helianthus annuus

Day neutral plants do not need a specific photoperiod to produce flowers. They are also called intermediates or photoneutrals. Their photoperiod varies from a few hours to 24 hours of uninterrupted light e.g. tomato, cucumber, sunflower, Helianthus annuus, maize and cotton etc.