Flowering is induced if germinating seeds are exposed to:

Correct answer: B. Low temperature

  • A. High Temperature
  • B. Low temperature
  • C. Temperature below freezing
  • D. Temperature above 45 degree C

Explanation

Exposure of germinating seeds to a required period of low temperature induces vernalization, which promotes flowering in many plants. Temperatures below freezing or above 45°C would generally cause injury rather than vernalization.

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