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Lemna/Wolffia is...

Lemna/Wolffia is

A

Short day plants

B

Long day plants

C

Day neutal plant

D

Long-short day plant.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Lemna/Wolffia**: Begin by identifying what Lemna and Wolffia are. They are both genera of aquatic plants commonly referred to as duckweeds. 2. **Identifying Plant Categories**: Familiarize yourself with the different categories of plants based on their light requirements for flowering: - Short Day Plants: Require less light to flower and typically bloom in winter. - Long Day Plants: Require more light to flower and usually bloom in summer. - Day Neutral Plants: Flower regardless of light intensity or duration. - Long Short Day Plants: Can flower in both long and short light conditions. 3. **Analyzing the Options**: Evaluate each option provided in the question: - **Short Day Plant**: Requires minimum light for flowering. - **Long Day Plant**: Requires maximum light for flowering. - **Day Neutral Plant**: Does not depend on light for flowering. - **Long Short Day Plant**: Flowers in both light conditions. 4. **Determining the Correct Answer**: Based on the characteristics of Lemna/Wolffia, it is identified as a short day plant, meaning it requires minimum light for flowering. 5. **Conclusion**: The correct answer to the question "Lemna/Wolffia is" is that it is a **short day plant**. ---
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