Induction of flowering in plants by low temperature is called as
A
Vernalization
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B
Photoperiodism
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C
Crybiology
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D
None of the above
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Solution
The correct option is A Vernalization There are plants for which flowering is dependent on exposure to temperature. If the plant induces flowers by the exposure of low temperature is called as vernalization. It delayed the reproductive development in the growing season and enables the plant to have sufficient time to reach maturity.