Far-red light promotes flowering in_______________?

Correct answer: A. Short day plant

  • A. Short day plant
  • B. Long day plant
  • C. Day neutral plant
  • D. None of these

Explanation

Far-red light converts the active Pfr form of phytochrome into the Pr form, which favours flowering in short-day plants by making the plant respond as though the uninterrupted night is longer. In long-day plants, red light generally promotes the flowering response by producing more Pfr. The common mistake is choosing long-day plant because far-red light is linked with changes in day length, without considering the phytochrome response.

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