Question
Define a) short day and b) long day plant using the plant's ability to measure the length of the dark period.
Answers
GPT 3.5
a) Short day plant: A short day plant is a type of plant that requires a longer period of darkness (usually more than 12 hours) in a 24-hour cycle in order to trigger the processes of flowering, fruiting, or other key developmental stages. These plants have a critical photoperiod, during which the length of darkness must exceed a specific threshold to induce flowering. If the length of darkness falls below this critical threshold, the plant's physiological response will be delayed or inhibited.
b) Long day plant: A long day plant is a type of plant that requires a shorter period of darkness (usually less than 12 hours) in a 24-hour cycle to initiate flowering, fruiting, or other crucial developmental events. These plants have a critical photoperiod, during which the length of darkness must be lower than a specific threshold to trigger flowering. If the duration of darkness exceeds this critical threshold, the plant's physiological response will be delayed or suppressed.
b) Long day plant: A long day plant is a type of plant that requires a shorter period of darkness (usually less than 12 hours) in a 24-hour cycle to initiate flowering, fruiting, or other crucial developmental events. These plants have a critical photoperiod, during which the length of darkness must be lower than a specific threshold to trigger flowering. If the duration of darkness exceeds this critical threshold, the plant's physiological response will be delayed or suppressed.