Why Are Some Plants Day Neutral?

Day-Neutral Plants Definition
Day-neutral plants do not depend upon the amount of darkness or daylight hours. These plants respond to the aging process. As the plant matures, the flower blooms or the plant flowers and sets fruit. Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) and peas (Pisum sativum) are considered day-neutral.

Why a plant is called a day neutral plant?

A plant that flowers regardless of the length of the period of light it is exposed to. Rice, corn, and the cucumber are day-neutral plants. Compare long-day plant short-day plant.

What does it mean to be a day neutral plant?

A plant that requires a long period of darkness, is termed a "short day" (long night) plant. ... And some plants form flowers regardless of day length. Botanists call these "day neutral" plants. Tomatoes, corn, cucumbers and some strawberries are day-neutral.

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