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A plant is kept in darkness for 24 hours and a flash of light is provided in dark period. The plant shows flowering. This plant should be a:

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Long day plant

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Short day plant

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Day neutral plant

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plant

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Solution

The correct option is B Short day plant
Short day plants (SDPs) require long period of darkness and short period of light to flower.

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