JIPMER 2004
- Exam
- JIPMER
- Year
- 2004
- Subject
- Botany
- Chapter
- Plant - Growth and Development
JIPMER 2004 · Botany · Plant - Growth and Development
Which of the following is a day neutral plant?
Which of the following is a day neutral plant?
Options
- AHelianthus annuus
- BEuphorbia pulcherrima
- CAvena sativa
- DBeta vulgaris
Correct answer
A. Helianthus annuus
Step-by-step solution
Day neutral plants do not need a specific photoperiod to produce flowers. They are also called intermediates or photoneutrals. Their photoperiod varies from a few hours to 24 hours of uninterrupted light e.g. tomato, cucumber, sunflower, Helianthus annuus, maize and cotton etc.