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When a plant of hot climate is transferred to colder regions, it gets an injury called:

Correct answer: A. Chilling

  • A. Chilling
  • B. Thermal death
  • C. Desiccation
  • D. Freezing

Explanation

Chilling injury occurs when a plant adapted to warm conditions is exposed to low, non-freezing temperatures. Freezing injury requires temperatures at or below the freezing point, so it is a different form of cold injury.

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