Multiple choice

Gibberellins induce flowering under non-inductive conditions mainly in long day plants but are reported to induce flowering in some short day plants also. Which of the following plants is included in that category?

  1. Xanthium

  2. Impatiens balsamina

  3. Dahlia

  4. Biloxi soyabean

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Impatiens balsamina is a well-documented short-day plant that responds to gibberellin treatment by flowering under non-inductive conditions. While Xanthium, Dahlia, and Biloxi soybean are all short-day plants, Impatiens balsamina is specifically mentioned in botanical literature as responding to gibberellins for flowering induction, making it the correct answer.