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Using low temperature to promote flowering in plants is called _____.


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Photoperiodism

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Vernalization

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Photoblast

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B

Vernalization


Vernalisation refers specially to the promotion of flowering by a period of low temperature. It prevents precocious reproductive development late in the growing season, and enables the plant to have sufficient time to reach maturity.

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