Question

Vernalization stimulates flowering in

• A. Turmeric
• B. Jimikand
• C. Ginger
• D. Carrots

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Carrots

The correct option is D.

Explanation of the correct option:

Option D:

1. Vernalization is the term used to describe how some plants need a low temperature to encourage flowering. The biennial plant known as the carrot needs a cold treatment before flowering, as do many other biennials.
2. Vernalization is the acceptance of a plant's flowering cycle through exposure to the prolonged winter cold or a synthetic equivalent.
3. Plants have the ability to bloom after vernalization, but they might need additional sporadic signals or prolonged periods of growth before they can.
4. Cool-season vegetables like carrots are typically categorized as biennial or winter annual species because they need to be vernalized in order to flower.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A:

1. Turmeric is a Kharif crop.
2. Planting of turmeric takes place from January to March, and cultivation follows 7-8 months after the planter.

Option B:

1. Zamikand is grown in the rainy season.
2. The months leading up to the monsoon are when yams are grown. This yam with elephant feet is also referred to as jimikand.

Option C:

1. Ginger is grown in the spring season.
2. Ginger is a perennial plant that grows all year long and cannot be vernalized.

Final answer: Vernalization stimulates flowering in carrots.