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Important Questions on Plant Growth and Mineral Nutrition

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Phytochrome is a:
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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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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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Explain photoperiodism and discuss it in Xanthium and Cucumis.
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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 investigating photoperiodic response, the leaves of a plant are removed. What is the most likely outcome?
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What is the action spectrum of photoperiodism
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For germination of seed, which light is necessary
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The pigment involved in photomorphogenetic movements is
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Florigen is synthesised in
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Phytochrome is sensitive to
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Which kind of plants are required for uninterrupted dark-period flowering?
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The response of different organisms to environmental rhythms of light and darkness is called
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The proteinaceous pigment which controls activities concerned with light is?
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What is the name of the chemical believed to be involved in flowering?
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Which one is short day plant?
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What helps in flowering?
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Which of the following statements does not characterize photoperiodism?
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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?