Using low temperature to promote flowering in plants is called _____.
A
Photoperiodism
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B
Vernalization
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C
Photoblast
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D
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.