What Would Be Expected When a Short-Day Plant, Such as Commercially

question 148

Multiple Choice

What would be expected when a short-day plant, such as commercially grown poinsettia, was checked at night with the overhead lights turned on?

• A) The break in night length would prevent flowering.
• B) The plants would flower more abundantly.
• C) The stress would lead to reduced vigor.
• D) The plants would flower early.
• E) No response would be expected.

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Merchandise Trade Balance

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