Photoperiodism and phototropism are plant behaviors that increase fitness. a. Explain how chrysanthemums which are short-day plants, can be forced to flower in a greenhouse
Photoperiodism and phototropism are plant behaviors that increase fitness.
a. Explain how chrysanthemums which are short-day plants, can be forced to flower in a greenhouse in the middle of the summer. Include in your discussion the specific signal and its reception.
b. A plant seedling will respond to a strong directional light source. Explain how this occurs.
c. Explain how each response increases biological fitness.
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a Plants specifically angiospermsflowering plants use photoreceptor proteins like phytochrome or cryptochrome for flowering Such proteins help the plants respond to seasonal change in the photoperiodC...
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Authors: L. G. Wade Jr.
8th edition
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