Question

Match the following:

• A. Unaffected by light
• B. 8-10 hours of light
• C. 14-16 hours of light

Answer 1

Plants are grouped into three types on the basis of photoperiodism:

• Short day plants - These type of plants need 8-10 hours of photoperiods. They are also known as long night plants.
• Long day plants - These type of plants need 14-16 hours of photoperiods. They are also known as short night plants.
• Day neutral plant - These type of plants are unaffected by day length or night length.