Question

    Photoperiodically, wheat is:

    A Short day plant Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Day neutral plant Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Long day plant Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Intermediate Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Wheat is classified as a long day plant in terms of its photoperiodic response. Long day plants require a certain minimum duration of daylight, typically more than 12-14 hours, in order to initiate flowering. In other words, they flower when the days are longer than a critical length.

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