A plant that flowers when the day length is shorter than a critical value is generally called a

Options

  • A. Long-day plant
  • B. Short-day plant
  • C. Day-neutral plant
  • D. Aquatic plant
  • E. Desert plant

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

B. Short-day plant

Detailed Explanation

A short-day plant flowers when the photoperiod is below a species-specific critical value, which generally corresponds to a sufficiently long uninterrupted night.