Plant Physiology - Musienko M. M. 2001

The impact of environmental conditions on plant growth and development. Photomorphogenesis. Phytochrome. Photoperiodism. Vernalization.
Review questions and assignments

1. What is Photoperiodism? What role does the photoperiod play in regulating Plant GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT? What is the function of Phytochrome?

2. Give Examples of long-day, short-day, and day-neutral plants.

3. What are the probable mechanisms of phytochrome action?

4. Explain how the transition of plants to flowering depends on The ratio of day and night length throughout the day.

5. How does the transition of plants to flowering depend on Temperature? What is vernalization?



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