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Define a) short day and b) long day plant using the critical daylength concept.

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GPT 3.5
a) A short day plant is a plant that requires a longer period of darkness (i.e., a shorter period of light) in order for it to flower or initiate certain physiological processes. The critical daylength for a short day plant is typically less than 12-14 hours of daylight.

b) A long day plant is a plant that requires a shorter period of darkness (i.e., a longer period of light) in order for it to flower or initiate certain physiological processes. The critical daylength for a long day plant is typically more than 12-14 hours of daylight.

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