question_answer 53)

  Define the term hybridization and photoperiod.

Answer:

  Hybridisation The cross between two unidentical plants to give rise to a new variety with desired trait is called hybridization. Photoperiodism the effect of light hours or daily duration of light exposure on the flowering of plant is called photoperiodism. On the basis of light duration or dark exposure, plants one classified as short day plant (requires short photoperiods) or long day plants (requires long exposure of light).