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One set of a plant was grown at 12 hours day and 12 hours night period cycle and it flowered while in the other set night period cycles and it flowered while in the other set night phase was interrupted by flash of ligth and did not produce flower. Under which one of the following categories will you place this plant

A

Day-neutral

B

Short day

C

Long day

D

Darkness neutral

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The correct Answer is:
B
Short day plants are those that when exposed to a photoperiod shorter than a critical period ex: Soybean, tomato etc.
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