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Which of the following is not true regarding vernalisation

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Its a temperature dependent phenomenon

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Its a light dependent phenomenon

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It prevents precocious reproductive development

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Its an aerobic process

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Solution

The correct option is D Its a light dependent phenomenon

The process of induction of flowering in plants, by exposing seeds at low temperature for prolonged periods is called Vernalisation. It is an aerobic, temperature dependent phenomena, prevents precocious reproductive development. It does not depend on light.

So, the correct answer to the question is ‘vernalisation is not a light dependent phenomena’.

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