Question

Do light and temperature affect flowering in plants?

Answer 1

Flowering in plants:

1. Angiosperms are referred to as flowering plants and comprise about 80% of the plant kingdom.
2. They are vascular seeded plants in which the ovule is fertilized and develops into seeds enclosed within an ovary.
3. The ovary is contained within a flower and carries the male and female reproductive organs.
4. The flowering of the plant is dependent on the weather, nutrients, light availability, and temperature.
5. The temperature most suitable for flowering in plants ranges from 55 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
6. High temperatures impact the growth of shoot and roots while lower temperatures help the plant to recover moisture and prolong the flower life.
7. The photoperiod also affects the flowering of plants. It also depends on light and dark exposures.
8. High light intensity helps the vegetative parts to develop while the low intensity of light aids in the growth of flowering plants.
9. An altering combination of light and dark intensity boosts flowering.