Differentiate between Photoperiodism and Vernalization.

Vedclass pdf generator app on play store
Vedclass iOS app on app store
(N/A)
PhotoperiodismVernalization
$(1)$ Photoperiodism is the flowering response of plants to the relative duration of light and dark periods in a diurnal cycle.$(1)$ Vernalization is the promotion of flowering by a period of low temperature (chilling treatment).
$(2)$ The stimulus is perceived by the leaves.$(2)$ The stimulus is perceived by the shoot apical meristems,embryos,or leaves.
$(3)$ It involves the production of a hypothetical hormone called florigen.$(3)$ It involves the production of a hypothetical hormone called vernalin.
$(4)$ It is primarily concerned with the timing of flowering based on day length.$(4)$ It is primarily concerned with preventing precocious reproductive development late in the growing season.

Explore More

Similar Questions

Some plants like sugarbeet and cabbage require low temperature for flowering. This phenomenon is called:

Phytochrome is associated with which of the following processes?

In which plant was the importance of day length for flowering first observed?

What do you understand by photoperiodism and vernalisation? Describe their significance.

Photoperiodism is associated with the formation of

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo